1991 Topps Jack Clark #240
Jack Clark · Topps · Base
Player
Jack Clark
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#240
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era where millions were printed. Jack Clark has a dedicated fan base (Giants/Cardinals), but demand for his Padres base cards is low.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies consistently sell for less than $1 on eBay. PSA 10 examples occasionally sell for $40-50 to set registry collectors, but this specific copy would not reach that grade due to centering.
Description
1991 Topps Jack Clark card featuring the 'Jack the Ripper' in San Diego Padres home pinstripes. The card includes the iconic 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner and the Padres team name in a script banner at the bottom right. The photo captures Clark running the bases against a green outfield wall background.
Key Features
40th Anniversary Topps logo; featuring an All-Star slugger during his tenure with the San Diego Padres; classic pinstriped uniform image.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card displays correct pixelation patterns for 1991 Topps, appropriate card stock thickness, and the matte finish. Counterfeiting is extremely rare for base cards of this era due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
The card appears significantly off-center left-to-right (roughly 35/65 or 30/70). There is a slight soft corner on the bottom left and minor paper fiber wear on the top edge. Typical of the 'Junk Wax' era, the card stock is low-quality recycled gray cardboard.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team set or player lot), Sportlots, or COMC. High-volume sellers are the primary movers of this specific year of Topps.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee (approx. $20+) far exceeds the market value. It is best sold as part of a 1991 San Diego Padres team lot or a Jack Clark career retrospective lot to maximize utility for a collector.