1994 Topps Measures of Greatness Wade Boggs #MG1
Wade Boggs · Topps · Insert
Player
Wade Boggs
Set
1994 Topps Series 1 - Measures of Greatness (Insert)
Year
1994
Card #
#MG1
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Visual inspection shows decent centering (roughly 60/40 L-R), sharp appearing corners, but typical 1994 Topps white border/edge sensitivities.
Category
Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Strong for Wade Boggs player collectors or 90s insert set builders, but low for general speculators.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $1.99 plus shipping. Graded PSA 9 copies occasionally sell for $25. PSA 10s are rare but can reach $75+.
Description
This 1994 Topps insert card features Hall of Famer Wade Boggs in his New York Yankees pinstripes. Part of the 'Measures of Greatness' insert set, the card features a blue background with repetitive statistical text of other HOF players. Boggs is shown in a full-length follow-through action shot. The right side features large vertical red text reading 'MEASURES OF GREATNESS' and the bottom left identifies the player.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player Wade Boggs; classic 90s insert design; early Yankees-era card for Boggs following his legendary Red Sox tenure.
Authenticity Indicators
UV-reactive cardstock, period-correct Topps logo type, semi-gloss finish. Confidence: High. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift towards the right border. Potential minor white chipping on the thin cardstock edges. Surface may have micro-scratches common with this high-gloss era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory, or local card shop 'dollar boxes' for raw sale.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you are certain of a PSA 10, as grading fees far exceed the value of lower grades. Use keywords: 'Wade Boggs Yankees', '1994 Topps Insert', 'Hall of Fame'. For raw sales, ship via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.