1989 Topps Gregg Jefferies #665
Gregg Jefferies · Topps · Base / All-Star Rookie Cup
Player
Gregg Jefferies
Set
1989 Topps Base
Year
1989
Card #
665
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is significantly off top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Corners show minor softening. Surface appears clean but edges have typical 1980s cardboard fuzziness.
Category
Base / All-Star Rookie Cup
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - While a nostalgia favorite, this is a mass-produced card from the 'Junk Wax' era with extremely high supply and low current market demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-$12, PSA 9: $15-$25, PSA 10: $75-$100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for less than $1.00. PSA 9 copies have recently sold for $18-22, while PSA 10 copies fluctuate between $70 and $95 depending on the buyer's preference for centering.
Description
Featured is the 1989 Topps Gregg Jefferies #665 card, highlighting the then-phenom in his Mets pinstripes. The card features the iconic 'Topps All-Star Rookie' gold cup logo in the bottom left corner and the classic 1989 multi-color border design. This card was once among the most sought-after in the hobby during the late 80s junk wax era.
Key Features
Features the 'Topps All-Star Rookie' gold cup logo. Jefferies was one of the most hyped rookies of the late 1980s, making this a nostalgic cornerstone of Junk Wax era collections.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high print volume and low market value for raw copies. Standard cardboard stock and 1989 Topps lithographic print patterns are present.
Flaws to Note
Obvious off-center printing (heavy toward the top and right). The red dot pattern on the left border shows some slight color bleeding. White edges show minor wear common for this card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay, or in a 'quarter box' at a local card show. High-grade PSA 10 specimens are best suited for eBay auctions.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is absolutely flawless (Gem Mint candidate). The cost of grading exceeds the value of a PSA 8 or 9. List as part of a 1989 Topps team set or star lot to maximize interest.