1991 Topps Bob Scanlan Rookie Card #499
Bob Scanlan · Topps · Rookie Card (Base)
Player
Bob Scanlan
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#499
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly off-left, corners show slight wear, and there is a visible surface blemish/stain on the left border.
Category
Rookie Card (Base)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche/Low. Bob Scanlan is a journeyman pitcher; demand is limited to Cubs team collectors or completionists of the 1991 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00; PSA 10: $40.00 - $60.00 (Due to low population, though grading costs exceed market value).
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 in 'free shipping' listings. Most recent sales show this card included in larger bulk lots of thousands of cards for deep discounts.
Description
This 1991 Topps Bob Scanlan rookie card features the pitcher in his Chicago Cubs pinstripe uniform. The design includes the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner and a vibrant blue and red border. The card back features player stats and biographical information on traditional gray cardstock.
Key Features
Features the '40 Years of Baseball' commemorative logo; Official Rookie Card (RC) designation for several sets that year.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card exhibits the standard dot-matrix printing pattern and cardstock texture of the Junk Wax Era. It is not a known target for counterfeiting due to high availability and low market value.
Flaws to Note
The card is off-center (heavy to the left/bottom). There appears to be a yellowing or light staining on the white border on the left side. The top right corner shows minor rounding.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk bins. Selling as a single is usually not cost-effective due to shipping fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee (approx. $20+) far exceeds the card's worth. Best sold as part of a '1991 Topps Cubs Team Set' or a bulk lot of 1990s rookie cards. Use eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost shipping.