1989 Topps Ray Searage #561
Ray Searage · Topps · Base
Player
Ray Searage
Set
1989 Topps Base Set
Year
1989
Card #
#561
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Visible corner rounding, top-bottom centering is heavy towards the bottom, and significant edge chipping on the left side.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is considered a 'common' card from the overproduction era. Demand is primarily limited to Dodgers team set collectors or Ray Searage completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $50-75 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent eBay sales for individual raw copies average under $1.00 including shipping. PSA 10 copies are rare but occasionally reach $50 to registry collectors.
Description
A classic Ray Searage base card from the 1989 Topps set. The card features the pitcher in his Los Angeles Dodgers uniform mid-delivery. The design uses the iconic 1989 Topps aesthetic with a white border, green dotted side panel, and yellow 'Dodgers' nameplate in the top left.
Key Features
Dodgers team affiliation; classic 1989 'Junk Wax' era design; common card for team set collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Card shows correct cardstock thickness for the late 80s, standard Topps printing dot patterns, and appropriate aging. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to high production volume and low individual value. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Corners are significantly rounded (bottom left especially); heavy top-to-bottom centering issues; noticeable chipping along the left green border; surface appears dull typical of non-glossy 1989 stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk Dodgers team set or a complete 1989 Topps set. Individually, eBay (using eBay Standard Envelope) or COMC are the only viable digital platforms, though local card shop 'bargain bins' are most common.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will far exceed the card's worth. If listing on eBay, use high-resolution scans and offer it as part of a 'pick-your-player' multi-listing to save on shipping costs.