1991 Topps Tim Costo #1 Draft Pick #395
Tim Costo · Topps · Rookie Card / #1 Draft Pick Insert
Player
Tim Costo
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
395
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly off-center left-to-right (approx 60/40), corners show light touches of wear, edges are clean but surface may have typical 90s wax-set print lines.
Category
Rookie Card / #1 Draft Pick Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Tim Costo had a short MLB career (limited to 1992-1993), so demand is restricted to Iowa Hawkeyes alumni collectors or 1991 Topps set completists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current value for most specimens)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 in mixed lots. A PSA 10 recently sold in the $40 range, but lower grades rarely trade individually due to shipping costs higher than the card value.
Description
This is the 1991 Topps Tim Costo rookie card featuring his '#1 Draft Pick' designation. The card celebrates Topps' 40th anniversary as indicated by the logo in the top left corner. Costo is depicted in his collegiate Iowa Hawkeyes yellow jersey with a black helmet, brandishing an Easton aluminum bat. The card features the classic 1991 red and blue inner border design with white cardstock edges.
Key Features
Features the '#1 Draft Pick' banner which was a popular subset in the early 90s; part of the iconic Topps 40th Anniversary set; features a college jersey (Iowa Hawkeyes) which is a specific niche for collegiate collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. This card's value does not warrant counterfeiting. Features the correct matte cardstock typical of early 90s Topps and standard CMYK vintage printing patterns.
Flaws to Note
Left-to-right centering is slightly heavy on the right side. Minor white chipping visible on the bottom-right corner. The 1991 cardstock is prone to 'snow' (white print dots) in the dark photo areas.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a 1991 Topps complete set, a 'Dollar Bin' at a local card show, or listed on COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10 and you are a set registry collector. For resellers, bundle this with other 1991 #1 Draft Pick cards (like Chipper Jones) to increase appeal. Use 'Iowa Hawkeyes' and 'Rookie' as keywords.