1991 Classic Best Glenn Carter Midland Angels #218
Glenn Carter · Classic Best (Classic Games, Inc.) · Minor League Base
Player
Glenn Carter
Set
1991 Classic Best
Year
1991
Card #
#218
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT) based on visible top-right corner softening and top edge wear
Category
Minor League Base
Manufacturer
Classic Best (Classic Games, Inc.)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is restricted primarily to Angels team collectors, Midland Angels enthusiasts, or completionist minor league set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15 (likely less than cost of grading), PSA 9: $20-25, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Individual sales for this specific card are rare; most 'Classic Best' commons sell for $0.50-$1.00 plus shipping. Complete 1991 Classic Best sets (400 cards) typically sell for $15.00 to $25.00.
Description
This 1991 Classic Best card features pitching prospect Glenn Carter during his time with the Midland Angels (AA). The card features a high-gloss finish, typical of the early '90s premium minor league sets, showing Carter in his Midland uniform with empty stadium seating in the background. The Classic Best logo is located in the top left, with the player name in a red oval at the bottom.
Key Features
Minor league prospect card from the Midland Angels era; nostalgic junk-wax era design; part of a localized team set distributed nationally by Classic.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card features original high-gloss coating, correctly printed 'Classic Best' logo with gradient, and period-accurate card stock. This is not a card known to be counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
The top right corner appears slightly soft. There is visible whitening and minor chipping along the top edge. Centering is shifted slightly toward the top-left (approx 60/40). Surface scratches are common on this high-gloss stock but are not clearly visible in this photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or Angels team set), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or Sportlots. Individually, this is a 'common' card that does not justify high shipping costs.
Selling Tips
This card is best sold in a 'Minor League' or 'Angels' bulk lot. It is not recommended for grading, as the grading fees ($19+) significantly exceed the card's market value. If selling on eBay, use standard envelope shipping ($0.60 - $1.00) to keep the total cost attractive to buyers.