1988 Topps Jack Howell #490
Jack Howell · Topps · Base
Player
Jack Howell
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
490
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Corners appear relatively sharp, centering is slightly heavy to the top/right, edges clean, surface has minor gloss wear consistent with vintage wax pack handling.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - strictly a set filler or nostalgia piece for Angels team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-40
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of 1988 Topps commons generally range from $0.25 to $1.00 individually or bundled in large set sales.
Description
1988 Topps Jack Howell card featuring the distinctive wood-grain border design popular in the late 1980s. The card shows California Angels infielder Jack Howell in his home white uniform batting. The front features the team logo inside a circular frame at the top left, the Topps logo at the bottom left, and the player's name inside a red nameplate at the bottom. The reverse typically contains complete career statistics and biographical information.
Key Features
Classic 1988 Topps wood-grain border design, vintage era common card, California Angels team collection piece.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1988 Topps card stock thickness, correct back typography and copyright text. High confidence, as common cards from this era are rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-heavy centering typical of 1988 Topps print runs, minor corner softening upon close inspection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a bulk lot), or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a complete 1988 Topps set or team lot rather than individually, due to low individual raw value.