1992 Topps Scott Bankhead #436
Scott Bankhead · Topps · Base
Player
Scott Bankhead
Set
1992 Topps
Year
1992
Card #
#436
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT) based on visuals; card exhibits top-heavy centering (approx 35/65) and minor corner softening on the bottom left.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a common from the 'Junk Wax' era. Demand is limited to team collectors (Boston Red Sox) or set builders completing the 1992 Topps run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-50 (Note: Grading costs significantly exceed current market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of such commons typically occur in bulk lots where the effective price per card is less than $0.05. Individual raw sales on eBay occasionally reach $1.00 primarily to cover the cost of the stamp and envelope.
Description
The 1992 Topps Scott Bankhead card features a high-action photography shot of the Red Sox pitcher in his away gray uniform. The design is iconic of the early 90s Junk Wax era, featuring a white border with a distinct red, green, and blue geometric nameplate at the bottom and the classic Topps logo in the upper right.
Key Features
Features a popular 90s action-photography style and represents the transition period of Scott Bankhead's career with the Boston Red Sox. Part of the massive 792-card base set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock is the standard gray/brown cardboard typical of 1992 Topps. The dot-matrix printing pattern in the team nameplate and the gloss level are consistent with authentic production. Counterfeiting for this specific card is virtually non-existent.
Flaws to Note
The centering is noticeably top-heavy. There is slight white chipping on the bottom-left edge and corner. The saturation appears standard, but common for this set are surface print dots which may be present upon closer inspection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk lots on eBay or Mercari, or via a 'Quarter Bin' at a local card show. Individual sales are rarely profitable due to shipping costs. List on COMC if you have a larger processed shipment.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be 20-50 times the card's value. The best strategy is to include it in a Boston Red Sox team set or a 1992 Topps complete set. If listing individually, use a Plain White Envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs under $1.00.