1992 Topps Stadium Club Troy Afenir #226
Troy Afenir · Topps · Base
Player
Troy Afenir
Set
1992 Topps Stadium Club Series 1
Year
1992
Card #
#226
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Centering appears slightly off top-to-bottom, corners show slight white touches/softening, and typical 1990s gloss surface scratches are likely present.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche/Low. Interest is primarily limited to team collectors (Reds) or completionists building the full 1992 Stadium Club set. Not a high-demand investment piece.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-45 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds market value for this specific player).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales show individual copies selling for $0.25 to $1.00 as 'pick one' singles on eBay, or as part of large bulk lots for pennies per card. Graded examples are virtually non-existent in the market due to low player demand.
Description
This 1992 Stadium Club card features Troy Afenir in his Cincinnati Reds uniform. The card boasts the iconic full-bleed premium photography that defined the early Stadium Club era, showing Afenir in a classic batting stance against a clear blue sky. The bottom right features the gold foil-stamped Stadium Club logo and player name plate.
Key Features
Premium full-bleed photography, gold-foil stamping, and high-gloss Kodak finish which was revolutionary for the early 90s 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic stock shows correct gloss, foil stamping thickness, and correct blue/orange color gradients in the logo. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Visible whitening on the bottom right corner, minor edge wear, and potential surface 'bricking' common with high-gloss sets from this era. Centering is shifted slightly toward the top.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or listed in a COMC.com account. Shipping as a single unit via eBay Standard Envelope is the only way to remain profitable.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will exceed the return. List as a 'Common' filler or group it with other 1992 Reds cards to increase visibility. Best for building sets or TTM (Through The Mail) autograph attempts.