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1993 Topps Stadium Club Barry Bonds Plaque $130
This is a 1993 Topps Stadium Club Barry Bonds Plaque, part of "The Pro Collection," valued at approximately $130. The item features a mounted, oversized reproduction of a 1993 Topps Stadium Club baseball card of Barry Bonds, likely from his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates or early San Francisco Giants career, given the uniform colors visible in the image. The card image is secured within a dark, wood-look frame or plaque, covered by a clear protective layer, and held in place by visible brass-colored screws in the corners. The plaque is presented in its original packaging, which includes white cardboard corner protectors wrapped in plastic film featuring red, white, and blue diagonal stripes. Special information visible on the packaging includes the text "The Pro Collection" in the upper left corner and "MADE IN THE U.S.A." with a star logo in the lower left corner. The overall presentation suggests a premium, collectible item designed for display, capitalizing on Barry Bonds' popularity during the early 1990s.
Condition: The item appears to be in excellent, potentially Mint condition, as it is still sealed in its original "The Pro Collection" packaging, which includes a cardboard border and plastic wrap. The packaging itself shows minor signs of handling or shelf wear, particularly around the edges of the cardboard, but the plaque inside seems protected and untouched. The presence of the original packaging significantly contributes to the perceived high condition. Mint: The term "Mint" is appropriate for the internal plaque and card, assuming no manufacturing defects, given that it is sealed in its original packaging and appears undamaged. Metal Content: The plaque itself is primarily composed of a wooden or wood-like base (dark brown frame) and a clear plastic or acrylic cover. The card insert is paper/card stock. The only visible metal content is the small brass-colored screws/fasteners holding the clear cover to the frame. Historical Context: This item is a piece of sports memorabilia from 1993, featuring Barry Bonds, who was then a superstar player for the San Francisco Giants and in the early stages of his career where he would become one of baseball's most dominant hitters. The "Stadium Club" brand was a premium line of trading cards produced by Topps. Plaque items like this were common licensed merchandise in the early 1990s, often featuring a standard trading card mounted and framed for display. Collector Value: The stated value of $130 is likely an asking price. The actual collector value depends heavily on the demand for Barry Bonds memorabilia from this specific era and the rarity of this particular plaque. While Bonds is a historically significant player, his memorabilia value is often complicated by his association with performance-enhancing drugs. Sealed, vintage items generally hold better value. For a mass-produced item like this, the value is moderate, likely falling below the asking price unless it is exceptionally rare or in flawless condition. Strike Type: This term is not applicable to this item, as "strike type" refers to the method of minting coins or medals. This is a framed sports card/plaque, not a struck metallic piece. Grading if Known: This item is not graded by a professional sports card grading service (like PSA or BGS) as a whole unit. The card inside could be graded if removed, but the value here is in the sealed, complete plaque. Since it is sealed, no grading is known.
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