1988 Topps Roger Clemens All Star #390
Roger Clemens · Topps · Base / All-Star Insert
Player
Roger Clemens
Set
1988 Topps Baseball Base Set
Year
1988
Card #
#390
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (Near Mint). Appearance shows top-to-bottom centering issues (heavy on the bottom) and slight whitening on the corners.
Category
Base / All-Star Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This card was produced in the 'Junk Wax' era with millions of copies in existence. While Clemens is a legendary name, base cards from this year are extremely common.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $0.25 to $2.00 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently sold for $18-28. PSA 10 copies fluctuate between $140 and $190.
Description
A classic piece of 80s baseball history, this 1988 Topps Roger Clemens All-Star card features a bold yellow and red diamond design. Clemens, pictured in his Boston Red Sox jersey, is recognized as an American League Right Hand Pitcher. The card includes the iconic 1988 Topps block lettering and colorful borders.
Key Features
Features 7-time Cy Young winner and Hall of Fame caliber pitcher Roger Clemens. Iconic 1988 Topps aesthetic with bright yellow background used for the All-Star subset.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity is High. The card stock is the thick, brown recycled 'gray-back' paper common in the era. No signs of modern digital printing patterns; color saturation and 'Topps' logo font are consistent with 1988 production. Low counterfeit risk due to high print volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering; the bottom white border is much thinner than the top. Minor corner wear visible on the bottom right and top left corners. Typical 1988 poor card stock quality leading to surface edge chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC (for slow sale consistency), or local card shop bulk bins. Not worth high-end auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you believe it is a perfect PSA 10; grading costs far exceed the value of a PSA 7 or 8. Best sold as part of a Roger Clemens player lot or a complete 1988 Topps set. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping at $0.60 to $1.00.