1988 Topps Blue Jays Leaders Ernie Whitt / George Bell #389
Ernie Whitt and George Bell · Topps · Base
Player
Ernie Whitt and George Bell
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
#389
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Visible left-right centering skew, minor corner softening, and standard 1988 Topps edge chipping typical of the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - Mostly appeals to team collectors, player collectors, and 1980s set builders rather than high-end investors.
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 Topps cards like this generally sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually, or around $5 to $15 for complete team sets on eBay.
Description
Offering a 1988 Topps baseball card featuring the Blue Jays Leaders Ernie Whitt and George Bell, card number 389. The card showcases a horizontal design with blue border text reading Blue Jays Leaders on the left, featuring both players in their iconic powder blue Toronto uniforms holding a bat. Clean back with player statistics and biographical information.
Key Features
Features two cornerstone players from the competitive late-1980s Toronto Blue Jays teams, including MVP George Bell and veteran catcher Ernie Whitt. Classic 1988 Topps wood-grain or clean border design aesthetic highly nostalgic for vintage collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard card stock weight, correct Topps logo placement, and proper print dot matrix patterns typical of 1988 mass-produced Topps cards. Not a high-risk card for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Slightly off-center left to right with a heavier left border. Minor corner wear and touch on the top-left corner. Standard print fuzz along the edges consistent with Topps production quality from 1988.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a 1988 Topps team lot or complete set), or local card shops.
Selling Tips
Due to low individual value, it is not cost-effective to grade this card independently. Best sold raw as part of a larger 1988 Topps team set lot. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader using standard envelope or ground advantage.