1991 Topps Mark Salas #384
Mark Salas · Topps · Base
Player
Mark Salas
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#384
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Centering is heavily shifted to the top and right; corners show minor softening.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low / Niche - This is a 'Junk Wax' era common card with extremely high supply and low current market demand, primarily sought by Detroit Tigers team set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-8, PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $15-20 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current value)
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Professional graded 'Gem Mint' copies of stars from this set occasionally reach $20-$30, but commons like Salas rarely trade individually in graded form.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps Mark Salas card featuring the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' anniversary logo. The card displays a high-action shot of the Detroit Tigers catcher in his full swing. The design uses the iconic red and orange piping borders characteristic of the 1991 set on white cardstock.
Key Features
Features the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo celebrating the brand's milestone anniversary; part of one of the most widely produced sets in hobby history.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card; features standard clay-coated paper stock of the 1991 era with correct pixelation in the colored borders. This card is not targeted for counterfeiting due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant factory centering issues (Top-Heavy / Right-Heavy), visible chipping on the top white edge, and slight blunting on the bottom-right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a bulk lot or team set), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the card's value. Best sold as part of a Detroit Tigers team lot or a complete 1991 Topps set to maximize shipping efficiency and buyer interest.