1992 Baseball Card Price Guide Monthly Pocket Price Guide Series 1 Panel Frank Thomas/Luis Gonzalez
Will Clark, Albert Belle, Luis Gonzalez, Ramon Martinez, Frank Thomas · Krause Publications (Baseball Card Price Guide Monthly) · Multi-Player Panel / Magazine Insert / Oddball
Player
Will Clark, Albert Belle, Luis Gonzalez, Ramon Martinez, Frank Thomas
Set
Baseball Card Price Guide Monthly Pocket Price Guide Series 1
Year
1992
Card #
Series 1 Panel
Condition Grade
Excellent (EX) 5. Visible heavy horizontal fold line across the center through the Will Clark and Albert Belle images. Corners show minor softening.
Category
Multi-Player Panel / Magazine Insert / Oddball
Manufacturer
Krause Publications (Baseball Card Price Guide Monthly)
Demand Level
Low. This is considered an 'oddball' item with a niche market specifically for Frank Thomas master-set collectors or those who enjoy magazine peripherals.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $15-25, PSA 6: $35-45, PSA 7: $60-75 (Grading is generally not recommended for this item due to the factory fold)
Comparable Sales
Full panels of this specific series typically sell for under $10. Single cutouts of Frank Thomas from this panel often sell for $1-2. Similar Krause Publications inserts usually move slowly unless in PRISTINE, unfolded condition (which is rare).
Description
A unique five-player multi-card panel featuring top stars and prospects from 1992. The panel includes Hall of Famer Frank Thomas, Will Clark, Albert Belle, Luis Gonzalez, and Ramon Martinez. These were distributed as fold-out inserts within the 'Baseball Card Price Guide Monthly' magazine. The design mirrors 1970s-style aesthetics with colorful borders and clean photography.
Key Features
Includes early-career appearances of Hall of Famer Frank Thomas and World Series hero Luis Gonzalez. High nostalgic value for collectors of 'oddball' or magazine-insert sets from the early 90s junk wax era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Printing features the standard halftone dot pattern consistent with 1990s magazine inserts. The specific text in the bottom right corner explains its origin as a 1992 Pocket Price Guide.
Flaws to Note
Permanent factory fold line across the top two players which significantly impacts the technical grade. Minor edge wear and slight bowing of the card stock from being tucked inside a magazine.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the most suitable platform for this item, using a 'Buy It Now' format with an 'Or Best Offer' option to capture player-specific collectors.
Selling Tips
Do not attempt to flatten or iron the fold as it will damage the fibers. Market this to Frank Thomas completionists. Use keyword 'Hand Cut' or 'Panel' in the title. Ship in a large rigid mailer or between thick cardboard to prevent new creases.