1991 Topps Erik Hanson #348
Erik Hanson · Topps · Base Card
Player
Erik Hanson
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#348
Condition Grade
PSA 6-7 (EX-MT). Centering is heavily shifted to the top-right (roughly 30/70). The bottom-right corner shows visible white chipping/wear. Edges show minor rough cutting common for the era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Bulk. This is considered a 'Junk Wax' era card with millions of copies produced. Only collectors completing the full 782-card set or team collectors generally seek this card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00. (Note: Grading cost exceeds the market value of the card).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent eBay sales for single 1991 Topps base cards of non-Hall-of-Famers average $1.00 - $1.50 with 'Free Shipping', resulting in almost no profit for the seller.
Description
A 1991 Topps Erik Hanson card featuring the classic 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the top left corner. The card depicts Hanson in a high-leg-kick pitching motion for the Seattle Mariners. The design features a colorful inner border of yellow and blue with a 'Mariners' banner at the bottom.
Key Features
Features the 40th Anniversary Topps logo; Erik Hanson was an All-Star in 1995 and a key rotation piece for the Mariners in the early 90s.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card displays correct matte card stock and dot-matrix printing patterns typical of 1991 Topps production. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues with thin top and right borders. Softening on the bottom-right corner. Common 'junk wax' era cardboard stock which is prone to edge chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Seattle Mariners team lot or a 1991 Topps complete set on eBay. Individual sale is not recommended due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far outweigh the return. If selling, list it in a 'pick your card' style listing or include it in a 1990s pitcher lot. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.