1991 Topps Jack Daugherty #399
Jack Daugherty · Topps · Base Card
Player
Jack Daugherty
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#399
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Reasons: Centering is heavily weighted to the right and bottom. The bottom-right corner shows visible white wear/softening. Surface appears clean, which is typical for this high-gloss junk wax era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a common card from the overproduced 'Junk Wax' era. Demand is limited to Texas Rangers team collectors or enthusiasts completing an full 1991 Topps base set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $40-60. Note: Due to high grading costs, it is not financially viable to grade this specific card unless for personal sentimental value.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for 1991 Topps commons show them selling for $0.10 to $0.50 in raw condition. PSA 10 examples of stars from this set occasionally reach $50, but common players like Daugherty rarely have recorded graded sales due to the lack of demand for professional encapsulation.
Description
This 1991 Topps card features Texas Rangers designated hitter and first baseman Jack Daugherty in a fielding pose. The card features the iconic Topps 40th Anniversary logo in the top left corner. The design includes a red and blue inner border, a crisp white outer border, and the classic 1991 Topps typography for the team name and player name.
Key Features
Features the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo celebrating the brand's history. Jack Daugherty was a solid utility player for the Rangers during the early 90s. This card represents a nostalgic example of the 'Junk Wax Era' mass-production period.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The cardboard stock is the correct grayish-brown recycled paper typical of 1991 Topps. The '40 Years' logo has the correct ink saturation. These cards were produced in such extreme volume that counterfeiting is non-existent.
Flaws to Note
The card is off-center (OC) to the right and bottom. There is visible corner wear on the bottom-right tip. Typical card stock from this era often shows minor chipping on the blue inner borders, though this copy looks relatively clean on the surface.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk on eBay (as part of a team set or complete set) or listed individually on COMC (Check Out My Cards). For a single card of this value, a local card shop's 'common' bin is the most likely destination.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of the grading fee far exceeds the market value. Listing it on eBay as part of a '1991 Texas Rangers Team Set' or a 'Lot of 1991 Topps' is the most efficient way to sell. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping (under $1.00) if sold individually.