1991 Topps Curt Wilkerson #696
Curt Wilkerson · Topps · Base Card
Player
Curt Wilkerson
Set
1991 Topps Baseball
Year
1991
Card #
#696
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Likely lower due to significant surface scuffs, worn corners, and common 91 Topps centering issues visible in the image.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to set builders or niche Chicago Cubs team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5 - $10; PSA 9: $15 - $25; PSA 10: $40 - $60 (Grading costs significantly exceed current market value for this specific player).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots; recent individual sales for commons from this set are rare unless in PSA 10 gem mint condition, which this card is not.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps baseball card featuring Chicago Cubs infielder Curt Wilkerson. The card features the iconic 40th Anniversary logo on the back (not shown but standard for the set) and the vibrant, colorful border design characteristic of early 90s Topps. Wilkerson is shown in a smiling portrait wearing the home Cubs pinstripe jersey and blue cap.
Key Features
Features the 40th anniversary of Topps design; collectible for Chicago Cubs team enthusiasts; part of the high-volume 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card shows characteristic 1991 Topps chipboard stock and 'halved' color dot printing pattern. Not a card targeted for counterfeiting due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface wear and softness on all four corners; heavy centering shift toward the bottom right; noticeable color chipping on the green borders and general signs of handling from being unsleeved.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team lot on eBay, or placed in a 'dollar bin' at a local card show. Not profitable to sell as a single item due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the plastic holder alone is worth 100x the card's value. Best utilized if grouped with other 1991 Cubs players (like Ryne Sandberg or Mark Grace) to create a 'lot' that offsets shipping fees.