1988 Topps Marvell Wynne #647
Marvell Wynne · Topps · Base
Player
Marvell Wynne
Set
1988 Topps
Year
1988
Card #
#647
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is decent, but significant surface chipping/snowing along the right border and soft bottom corners are visible.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to Cubs team collectors or set builders looking to complete the 1988 Topps base set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5.00 - $8.00; PSA 8: $12.00 - $18.00; PSA 9: $25.00 - $40.00 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for under $0.50 in bulk lots. Shipping often costs more than the card itself. Graded high-grade specimens (PSA 10) can reach $50, but mid-grade copies like this one rarely trade individually.
Description
This 1988 Topps Marvell Wynne features the outfielder in his Chicago Cubs road jersey. The design is iconic for its color-coded borders and bold team names at the top. This card captures the classic 'Junk Wax' era aesthetic with its vibrant green and orange frames and the textured 'wood grain' style back common to the period.
Key Features
Classic 1988 Topps design; features Wynne during his tenure with the Cubs; representative of the high-volume 'Junk Wax' era of collecting.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock, dot-matrix printing pattern, and the specific 1988 Topps color palette are consistent with genuine production. There is virtually no incentive to counterfeit this specific common card. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant white surface chipping 'snowing' on the right-side green border; soft/rounded bottom right corner; minor edge wear on the left side; overall surface looks slightly dull.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is most efficient on COMC or at a local card shop's bulk/common bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading is significantly higher than the market value. Best used as a 'throw-in' for larger trades or listed in a 1988 Topps team set. If listing, use high-quality photos to show the border chipping clearly.