1991 Topps Rick Cerone #341
Rick Cerone · Topps · Base
Player
Rick Cerone
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
341
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly left-heavy (approx 65/35). Top left corner shows faint whitening/softness. Edges appear clean, surface looks defect-free from image.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche/Low. Demand is primarily from Yankees team collectors, Rick Cerone fans, or set builders looking to complete the 792-card base set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-8, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value for this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies sell for cents in bulk. Recent eBay sales for similar base cards from this set usually range from $0.99 to $1.99 with free shipping. PSA 10 examples of stars from this set (like Chipper Jones) can reach significant value, but common veterans like Cerone rarely sell above the cost of grading.
Description
A classic specimen from Topps' 40th Anniversary set, this Rick Cerone card features the veteran catcher in a candid action shot for the New York Yankees. The design includes the iconic 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner and the elegant scripted team name in a light blue banner. The card reverse features player stats and a bio consistent with the early 90s aesthetic.
Key Features
40th Anniversary logo (1951-1991), iconic New York Yankees team affiliation, and early 90s junk-wax era nostalgia.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. This card uses the standard 1991 Topps cardboard stock with typical matte texture and offset lithography printing. This era of card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume and low individual value.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly biased toward the left border. Minor corner wear visible on the white border of the top left corner. Typical high-volume production print quality.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk bins. Selling as a single on eBay usually results in a loss due to shipping and platform fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. To maximize value, bundle it with other 1991 Topps Yankees cards or Rick Cerone cards into a 'Team Lot' or 'Player Lot.' Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.