1991 Topps Willie Blair #342
Willie Blair · Topps · Base Card
Player
Willie Blair
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#342
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. The card appears sharp with decent centering, though the bottom-right corner shows slight whitening/wear. Surface appears clean of major scratches.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is largely limited to Houston Astros team set collectors or 'set-builders' looking to complete the 1991 Topps 792-card checklist.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading cost exceeds total card value for this specific player).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for common cards from this set typically range from $0.10 to $0.99 for raw copies. PSA 10 examples of mid-tier players from this set occasionally sell for $30-$50 to registry collectors, but there is virtually no recorded market for graded Willie Blair commons.
Description
This 1991 Topps card features pitcher Willie Blair of the Houston Astros. Part of the iconic 40th Anniversary set, the card features the classic 1991 design with a full-color photo of Blair kneeling in the legendary Astros 'rainbow' jersey. The Topps 40th anniversary logo is visible in the bottom left corner.
Key Features
Features the 40th anniversary logo; captures the classic era of Houston Astros uniforms; representative of the high-production 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card features the correct card stock texture and dot-matrix printing pattern characteristic of 1991 Topps. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Slight whitening on the bottom-right corner; centering is slightly heavy toward the bottom; minor edge roughing on the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or via a bulk platform like COMC (Check Out My Cards). Individual shipping costs usually exceed the card's market value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far outweigh the return. Best sold in a 'Team Lot' of Houston Astros cards or as part of a 1991 Topps complete set. For shipping, use a Plain White Envelope (PWE) to keep costs low for the buyer.