1991 Topps Mike Blowers #242
Mike Blowers · Topps · Base Card
Player
Mike Blowers
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#242
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. The centering is weighted slightly toward the left (approx 60/40). Corners appear relatively sharp for the era, but slight whitening is visible on the bottom right. Surface carries typical 'Junk Wax' era matte finish.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche. Demand is limited to Yankees team collectors, Mariners fans (where Blowers is a broadcaster), or 1991 Topps set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs significantly exceed the market value of the card.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent solo sales on eBay vary from $0.99 to $1.50 including shipping. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $50, but rarely trade due to low submission volume.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps card featuring New York Yankees third baseman Mike Blowers. The card features the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner. Blowers is pictured in a batting stance wearing the iconic Yankees navy blue spring training/warm-up jersey. The design features a bold blue inner border and grey pinstriped nameplate footer.
Key Features
Features the 40th Anniversary Topps logo. Represents Blowers' time with the New York Yankees before his most successful years with the Seattle Mariners.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is a mass-produced base card from the 'Junk Wax' era. Authentic indicators include the specific grainy cardstock texture and the characteristic 1991 Topps ink smell. Not a target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Left-to-right centering is off. There is minor chipping on the top edge. The card stock from this era (grey-back) is prone to edge wear and corner softening even in protected storage.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team set or 'monster box' at a local card show. High-volume platforms like COMC are better than eBay for individual low-value cards due to shipping fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($20+) is exponentially higher than the card's value. List as part of a '1991 Yankees Team Set' to increase appeal. Use an eBay Standard Envelope if selling individually to keep shipping costs under $1.