1993 Topps Wayne Gomes Draft Pick #706
Wayne Gomes · Topps · Rookie / Prospect
Player
Wayne Gomes
Set
1993 Topps Baseball Series 2
Year
1993
Card #
706
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Notable left-to-right centering bias (~65/35) and slight corner wear on the top left. Surface appears clean of major scratches.
Category
Rookie / Prospect
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Wayne Gomes had a modest MLB career, and this card was heavily overproduced during the 'Junk Wax' era. Mostly sought by Phillies team collectors or 1993 set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-100 (Grading costs significantly exceed value)
Comparable Sales
Ungraded copies frequently sell for under $1 in bulk lots. Occasional high-grade PSA 10 examples can reach $50+ to registry collectors, but there is no liquid market for mid-grade versions.
Description
The 1993 Topps Wayne Gomes card features the Philadelphia Phillies first-round draft pick as part of the '1993 Draft Pick' subset. The design uses a unique vertical clipboard-style frame over a photograph of the player in his Phillies jersey. The player name is located in a yellow box at the bottom right.
Key Features
Early career card for Wayne Gomes, who was the 4th overall pick in the 1993 MLB Draft. Features the iconic 1993 Topps Draft Pick subset design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Card displays correct semi-gloss finish for 1993 Topps, accurate card stock thickness, and sharp typography in the yellow nameplate. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to low unit value.
Flaws to Note
The card is off-center towards the left. There is visible white chipping on the top left and bottom left corners. Standard 1990s card stock is prone to light edge wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best as part of a lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk/dollar bins.
Selling Tips
This card is not a candidate for grading as service fees are much higher than the card's market value. Best sold as part of a 1993 Topps complete set or a Philadelphia Phillies team lot. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs low for a single sale.