1988 Topps Max Montoya #261
Max Montoya · Topps · Base Card
Player
Max Montoya
Set
1988 Topps Football
Year
1988
Card #
261
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (Near Mint-Mint); Centering is slightly heavy on the right (approx 45/55), corners show minor touch of white, and edges have standard paper stock fuzziness common for Topps of this era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate; primarily appeals to Bengals team collectors, 1988 set builders, or fans of vintage offensive linemen.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60, PSA 10: $150-250 (High premium for low-pop vintage common starters)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell in bulk lots for pennies or as single fillers for $0.99. PSA 9 copies have moved in the $30-50 range in the past year, while PSA 10 copies for common starters from this set can fluctuate wildly based on set registry needs.
Description
A classic 1988 Topps football card featuring Cincinnati Bengals offensive guard Max Montoya. The design features a white border with a green inner frame, 'BENGALS' in bold block letters at the top, and the player's name and position (G) in a purple and yellow nameplate bar at the bottom. The photo shows a side profile of the mustachioed Montoya in his Bengals jersey.
Key Features
Features a 3x Pro Bowler and key member of the 1980s Bengals Super Bowl teams. High quality examples are sought after by Bengals team set collectors and offensive line enthusiasts.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock with a slightly gray/brown recycled paper feel on the back (not pictured but typical of 1988 Topps). Color registration is sharp. Not a commonly faked card. Confidence: Extremely High.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering issues (not quite 50/50), light corner softening on the bottom left, and typical Topps 'snow' or print dots in the dark areas of the jersey profile.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC for slow-burn sales, or as part of a Bengals team lot to increase attractiveness.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you believe it is a flawless PSA 10 candidate, as grading fees far exceed the value of mid-grade copies. Use keywords like 'Vintage Bengals', '80s Football', and 'Offensive Guard' in the listing.