1993 Topps Mark McGwire #140
Mark McGwire · Topps · Base
Player
Mark McGwire
Set
1993 Topps Baseball
Year
1993
Card #
140
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) to PSA 9 (Mint) range. Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border from a front perspective, but corners are sharp and edges are clean with good gloss on the surface.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Mark McGwire retains a steady nostalgic following among 90s baseball card collectors, though base cards from this era are heavily overproduced.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10 - $15, PSA 9: $20 - $35, PSA 10: $75 - $125
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of this card routinely sell on eBay and COMC in the $0.99 to $2.00 range. PSA 9 graded copies generally sell between $15 and $25 depending on buyer demand.
Description
This is a 1993 Topps baseball card featuring slugger Mark McGwire of the Oakland Athletics. The card showcases a dynamic action photograph of McGwire following through on a powerful swing, wearing his green Oakland uniform and batting helmet. The bottom features a blue and purple banner with his name printed cleanly in white lettering alongside a smaller inset photo and the classic Topps logo.
Key Features
Features one of the most prolific home run hitters of the 1980s and 1990s during his prime years with the Oakland Athletics. Classic 1993 Topps flagship design with the distinctive team logo roundel in the upper left corner.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card stock, gloss finish, font alignment, and team logo roundel match authentic 1993 Topps production standards. This card from the junk wax era is virtually never counterfeited as the raw market value is lower than the cost of producing a fake.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-heavy centering on the front border. Minor touch of wear possible along the back edges typical of early 1990s mass-produced Topps cardstock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shows as part of a bulk lot or low-cost individual listing.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value of a raw 1993 Topps base card, it is not financially viable to grade this specific card on its own. Best sold raw as part of a larger Mark McGwire player lot or team set, shipped securely in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard envelope or bubble mailer.