1994 Topps Stadium Club Rick Reed #486
Rick Reed · Topps (Stadium Club) · Base
Player
Rick Reed
Set
1994 Topps Stadium Club
Year
1994
Card #
#486
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering appears acceptable, but there is noticeable chipping and white wear on the left edge. The bottom-right corner shows visible fraying and softening, which significantly impacts the grade for this high-gloss set.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps (Stadium Club)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is limited to Pittsburgh Pirates team set builders or fans of Rick Reed's career (who later became a two-time All-Star with the Mets).
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-50. Note: Grading this card is not financially recommended as the cost of grading far exceeds the market value of the card.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk or up to $1.00 when sold to a specific collector needing to complete a set. Graded copies are extremely rare as the card's market value does not justify the grading fee.
Description
A classic mid-90s card featuring Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Rick Reed. The card utilizes the premium Stadium Club design of the era, showcasing a full-bleed borderless photograph of Reed in his Pirates home whites and Rawlings glove against a clear blue sky background. The lower-right corner features the gold-foil Stadium Club '94 logo with the player's name.
Key Features
Features a crisp, clear action-style photography typical of the Stadium Club brand; nostalgic for 90s Pirates collectors; includes the iconic gold-foil logo of the Series 2 release.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. This is a common card from the 'junk wax' era and is not a target for counterfeiting. The foil stamping is consistent with 1994 Topps production, and the card stock thickness is correct for Stadium Club.
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening and chipping on the left-hand vertical edge; softened bottom-right corner; potential surface fingerprinting/oils due to handling without a protective sleeve; visible surface wear on the high-gloss coating.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for a 'quarter bin' at a local card show, a collective bulk listing on eBay, or a site like COMC (Check Out My Cards) where it can sit for a team set collector.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. To maximize value, include it in a Rick Reed player lot or a 1994 Pittsburgh Pirates team set lot. If listing individually, use a high-resolution scan to show the foil. Shipping should be via PWE (Plain White Envelope) to make the transaction cost-effective for a low-value card.