1988 Leaf Melido Perez #589
Melido Perez · Leaf · Base
Player
Melido Perez
Set
1988 Leaf
Year
1988
Card #
#589
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Corners appear relatively sharp with minor typical vintage touches, centering on the reverse shows slightly heavier left-right bias, and surface appears clean with standard gloss for the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Leaf
Demand Level
Low - typical common card from the junk wax era with a niche collector base.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of common 1988 Leaf cards typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually or as part of bulk lots.
Description
Offering a 1988 Leaf baseball card featuring pitcher Melido Perez, card number 589. The back features a vivid turquoise blue background displaying biographical information, recent major league performance statistics, contract status, and career highlights. Published by Leaf in 1988, this card represents the junk wax era and is a great addition for team collectors or set builders.
Key Features
Classic 1988 Leaf turquoise reverse design, early career card for Melido Perez during his time with the Kansas City Royals.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, printing clarity, and copyright typography match authentic 1988 Leaf production standards.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner softening typical of vintage storage, minor centering shift on the reverse side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a bulk lot or set), or local card shows.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a complete 1988 Leaf set or team lot rather than individually, due to low single-card value and grading costs exceeding the potential return.