1991 Topps Stadium Club Mark Gubicza #182
Mark Gubicza · Topps · Base
Player
Mark Gubicza
Set
1991 Topps Stadium Club
Year
1991
Card #
#182
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). Visible edge chipping on the left side, soft upper corners, and slight surface scuffing or dust accumulation.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Royals team set collectors or fans of Gubicza's broadcasting career. Part of the overproduced 'Junk Wax' era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value of this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of this card typically sell for under $1.00 or are found in 25-cent bins at card shows. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $50 due to the difficulty of finding 'full-bleed' cards without edge chipping.
Description
This 1991 Stadium Club card features Kansas City Royals pitcher Mark Gubicza in a full-motion windup. The card utilizes a borderless full-bleed photography design, which was revolutionary for the time. The iconic Topps Stadium Club gold foil logo is located in the bottom right corner over a black nameplate.
Key Features
Features the photography-focused design of the inaugural Stadium Club release; features a two-time All-Star and World Series champion (1985); iconic 'Junk Wax' era photography.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence; the gold foil stamp has the correct texture and the card stock thickness matches standard 1991 Stadium Club premium 'Kodak' paper. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to mass production.
Flaws to Note
Significant white chipping along the left vertical edge; rounding/softness on the top-left and top-right corners; surface appears to have lint or light scratches from lack of protective sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk Kansas City Royals team lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is best suited for COMC (Check Out My Cards) where buyers look for single base cards to complete sets.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will never be recovered. Place it in a penny sleeve and top-loader to prevent further edge chipping. If selling on eBay, use 'Top-Down' lighting to show the foil clearly and list it under 'eBay Standard Envelope' for cheap shipping.