1988 Leaf Melido Perez #589
Melido Perez · Leaf · Base
Player
Melido Perez
Set
1988 Leaf
Year
1988
Card #
#589
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Leaf
Demand Level
Low
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of common 1988 Leaf cards typically sell for $0.10 to $0.50 each or in bulk lots averaging less than $0.25 per card.
Description
This is the 1988 Leaf base card featuring pitcher Melido Perez, card number 589. The card back features a distinct blue background with black text detailing player biographical information, recent major league performance statistics from 1987, contract status, and career highlights. The bottom features the official Major League Baseball copyright logo and Leaf's characteristic layout for the late 1980s era.
Key Features
Vintage 1988 set representation, classic blue card back design from the junk wax era, early career card for the Major League pitcher.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Standard card stock and printing techniques of the 1988 Leaf set. Not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner softening and typical minor edge wear consistent with cards from this era stored in binders. Centering appears slightly off-top-to-bottom on the reverse.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (in bulk lots), or local card shop dollar bins
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a 1988 Leaf set or team/player lot rather than individually, as single card shipping costs typically outweigh the raw value.