1991 Topps Charlie O'Brien #212
Charlie O'Brien · Topps · Base Card
Player
Charlie O'Brien
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#212
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) Estimated. Reasons: Significant centering shift toward the right border (approx 70/30), visible corner softening on the top left and bottom right, and a noticeable print defect/stain in the right white border area.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Very Low. This is a common card from a mass-produced era of baseball cards. Most demand would come from Mets team set collectors or Charlie O'Brien super-collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 10: $45.00 - $60.00 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current value for this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw commons from 1991 Topps typically range from $0.10 to $0.99 plus shipping. Graded PSA 10 examples of stars from this set sell for significantly more, but common players like O'Brien rarely trade in high-grade slabs.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps base card featuring New York Mets catcher Charlie O'Brien in his full catching gear and pinstriped home jersey. The card features the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the top left corner, marking the company's 40th anniversary. The design includes blue and orange inner borders characteristic of the Mets team colors.
Key Features
Features the iconic 40th Anniversary Topps logo. Charlie O'Brien is a well-known journeyman catcher famous for his involvement in developing the 'hockey-style' catcher's mask.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity High. This is a common card from the 'Junk Wax Era' (late 80s-early 90s) and is rarely, if ever, counterfeited. Stock is the standard gray/brown cardboard used by Topps during this period.
Flaws to Note
Obvious centering issue with the image shifted significantly to the right. Minor corner wear. Distinct brown print spot or surface stain on the right-hand border near the middle of the card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot), COMC, or a local card shop's 'common' bins. Due to low individual value, it is best sold in bulk with other 1991 Topps or Mets player cards.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far outweigh the resale price. If selling online, include it as part of a 'Mets Team Lot' or a '1991 Topps Complete Set' to make the shipping costs worthwhile for a buyer.