1989 Topps Mark Knudson #747
Mark Knudson · Topps · Base Card
Player
Mark Knudson
Set
1989 Topps Base Set
Year
1989
Card #
747
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is shifted towards the right (roughly 65/35). The bottom-right corner shows visible whitening and rounding. Surface appears clean, for a card of this era, but typical mass-production print dots are visible.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily limited to Brewers team collectors or set builders looking to complete the 792-card 1989 set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-50 (Note: Grading costs exceed the value of the card)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of similar 1980s common cards show them selling for $0.18 to $0.99 as individual 'pick your card' listings on eBay. Graded PSA 10 copies of such common players rarely exceed $40.
Description
A classic 1989 Topps baseball card featuring Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Mark Knudson in his mid-pitch motion. The card features the iconic 1989 design with a white border, a pink/blue/yellow inner frame, and a bold 'Brewers' team name at the top left. On the reverse, it features player stats and a 'Topps Baseball Card Talk' trivia section.
Key Features
Classic 1989 Topps design; collectible for Milwaukee Brewers team set completion; nostalgic 'Junk Wax' era staple.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. This card utilizes standard gray Topps cardstock from the late 80s and features the characteristic dot-pattern printing of the era. It is not a card that is typically counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (weighted right); soft bottom-right corner; minor edge chipping along the bottom; typical cardboard stock toning (yellowing) on the reverse.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is best suited for COMC (Check Out My Cards) or a local card shop's bargain bin. Shipping costs would likely exceed the card's individual value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee (approx. $19+) is significantly higher than the card's market value. If selling, bundle it with other 1989 Topps cards or Brewers players. Use a Plain White Envelope (PWE) with a thin cardboard protector to keep shipping costs under $1.00.