1991 Topps Paul Assenmacher #317
Paul Assenmacher · Topps · Base
Player
Paul Assenmacher
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#317
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is noticeably heavy toward the right side. The top-right corner shows visible whitening and softening. Edges appear standard for the era but the card lacks the sharp integrity required for a high-tier grade.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a 'common' card from a period of extreme overproduction. Demand is limited to set builders and bulk collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $40-60. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value of this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Single raw copies typically sell for $0.10 to $1.00 as part of bulk shipping deals. Graded copies are extremely rare because the market demand does not justify the grading fee.
Description
This 1991 Topps card features Chicago Cubs left-handed reliever Paul Assenmacher in an iconic pitching stance. The design is a hallmark of the 'Junk Wax' era, featuring a distinctive orange and red dot-matrix border pattern with blue accents and the classic 'Cubs' team logo in the upper left corner.
Key Features
This card is a common from the mass-produced 1991 Topps set. It is primarily collected by Chicago Cubs team completionists or fans of 1990s era relief pitchers.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is printed on brown chipboard-style cardstock typical of 1991 Topps. The dot-matrix pattern is consistent with original print runs. As a 'common' card, there is no history of counterfeiting for this specific item.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering issues (approx 70/30). Corner wear is evident on the top right. Minor surface dullness common to the flat cardstock of this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Chicago Cubs team set or in a bulk 1991 Topps lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is not recommended due to shipping costs outweighing the card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading is significantly higher than the card's potential value. Best listed in a 'Choose your card' style eBay listing or sold in a local yard sale/flea market 'nickel box'.