1991 Topps Barry Bonds #370
Barry Bonds · Topps · Base Card
Player
Barry Bonds
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#370
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate. Centering appears slightly heavy toward the top and right borders. Corners look relatively sharp for a raw card of this era, but surface and edge wear are common on 1991 Topps stock.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. While Barry Bonds is a legendary figure, the 1991 Topps set was overproduced. Demand is high for high-grade specimens (PSA 10) but very low for raw or mid-grade examples.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-18, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $350-450
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $1-$2 on eBay. PSA 9 copies average $40. PSA 10 copies have recently sold in the $400 range due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering in this set.
Description
Featured here is the 1991 Topps Barry Bonds #370. The card captures Bonds in his late Pittsburgh Pirates era following his first MVP season. It features the iconic 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the bottom left corner and the classic 1991 multi-colored border design. The reverse provides a comprehensive statistical view of his early career breakout.
Key Features
Features the All-Time Home Run King during his prime Pittsburgh Pirates years. Includes the 40th Anniversary Topps logo. High PSA 10 population rarity makes it a target for registry collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This card is from the 'junk wax' era and is not commonly counterfeited due to high production numbers. Paper stock is standard 1991 Topps grey/brown cardboard.
Flaws to Note
Visible top-to-bottom centering bias. The card stock from 1991 is prone to 'chipping' on the edges and soft corners from handling. Print defects (fish eyes) are common in the dark background areas.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as part of a lot or at a local card show in a dollar bin. Shipping individually is often not cost-effective unless it is a guaranteed high grade.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is absolutely flawless, as the cost of grading will exceed the value of a PSA 8 or PSA 9. If selling raw, use it as a 'bonus' card in a Barry Bonds collection lot to maximize value.