1992 Topps Stadium Club Tom Prince #496
Tom Prince · Topps (Stadium Club brand) · Base
Player
Tom Prince
Set
1992 Topps Stadium Club Series 3
Year
1992
Card #
#496
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering looks decent, but there is visible white chipping on the left edge and bottom-left corner. Surface appears glossy but may have minor handling wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps (Stadium Club brand)
Demand Level
Low. Tom Prince is a common player from the 'Junk Wax' era. Demand is limited to Pittsburgh Pirates team collectors or completionists of the 1992 Stadium Club set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $12.00 - $18.00; PSA 10: $30.00 - $45.00 (Note: Grading costs exceed market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for individual common base cards from 1992 Stadium Club typically range from $0.25 to $1.00 as 'throw-ins' or part of larger bulk lots. Graded copies of common players from this year rarely sell unless they are Gem Mint (PSA 10).
Description
A classic 1992 Topps Stadium Club card featuring Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Tom Prince. The card features the hallmark 'Kodak Imaging' photography of the era, showing Prince in a crisp white home Pirates jersey with a clear blue sky and palm trees in the background. The bottom left corner features the iconic Stadium Club logo with gold foil detailing for the nameplate.
Key Features
Features the high-quality photography that defined the Stadium Club brand in the early 90s. This is a base card of a long-time MLB catcher and later manager/coach.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card stock is the standard thick, glossy premium cardboard used by Stadium Club in 1992. The gold foil logo is embossed properly. There is no incentive for counterfeiting this specific card.
Flaws to Note
Significant white edge wear/chipping on the left vertical border. Minor corner softening on the bottom left. The glossy surface of this set is highly prone to 'bricking' (sticking together) and surface scratches.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. For individual sale, COMC (Check Out My Cards) is the best platform for low-value base cards to reach set builders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading significantly exceeds the potential resale value. If selling on eBay, use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for cheap shipping. Accurate keywords: 1992 Stadium Club, Tom Prince, Pittsburgh Pirates, MLB.