1988 Topps Domingo Ramos #663
Domingo Ramos · Topps · Base
Player
Domingo Ramos
Set
1988 Topps Base Set
Year
1988
Card #
#663
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Estimated. Centering is significantly shifted to the right (approx 70/30). Corners show visible softening and whitening. Edges have minor chipping typical of 1980s cardboard stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Seattle Mariners team collectors or enthusiasts of the 1988 Topps set. The player is not a Hall of Famer and the card is from a high-production era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00; PSA 10: $60.00 - $80.00. (Note: Grading costs would exceed the card's value in this condition).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1988 Topps commons typically range from $0.10 to $0.50 in bulk. Transaction history shows this specific card rarely sells individually, often appearing in 'Mariners Team Sets' for $3.00 - $5.00 for 20-30 cards.
Description
A classic piece of 1980s baseball history, this 1988 Topps card features Seattle Mariners infielder Domingo Ramos. The design highlights the era's signature style with a green inner border, team name in yellow block letters at the top, and a diagonal name plate in blue in the bottom right corner. The photo captures Ramos in a defensive crouch wearing the iconic royal blue Mariners pullover jersey.
Key Features
Features a journeyman infielder during the height of the 'Junk Wax' era. Iconic 1988 Topps diagonal name-banner design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card stock is the standard brown cardboard used by Topps in 1988. Print patterns (halftone dots) and the 'Topps' logo font are consistent with genuine factory production. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high print volume and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias. Softened top-left and bottom-left corners with visible white cardboard exposure. Surface appears to have minor scratches and factory print specks.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Seattle Mariners team lot on eBay or Mercari. Can also be placed in a 'dollar bin' or 'nickel bin' at a local card show. Not recommended for individual online listing due to shipping costs versus card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($15+) will be significantly higher than the card's market value. Best used to help complete a 1988 Topps base set. If selling online, use 'eBay Standard Envelope' to keep shipping costs under $1.00.