1991 Topps Brett Butler #388
Brett Butler · Topps · Base Card
Player
Brett Butler
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#388
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7-8 (NM-MT). Centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom. Corners show some minor white tip wear common with the card stock used in this era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Brett Butler was a fan favorite but not a Hall of Famer. This card is currently abundant in the market as part of the 'Junk Wax' era surplus.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $40-60. Note: Grading costs significantly exceed the value of this card unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10.
Comparable Sales
Recent individual sales on eBay range from $0.99 (shipped) to $1.50. Bulk lots of 1991 Topps cards generally sell for $5-10 per thousand cards.
Description
The 1991 Topps Brett Butler card features a crisp action shot of the Dodgers outfielder. This set is famous for the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner. The card has a clean white border with blue and red inner lining, featuring a scripted Dodgers logo at the bottom right and Butler’s name and position (OF) at the bottom.
Key Features
Features the 40th anniversary logo; captures Butler during his prime years with the Los Angeles Dodgers; classic junk-wax era design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card belongs to a massively overproduced era where counterfeiting is virtually non-existent for base cards. Authentic indicators include the specific recycled cardboard stock texture and the dots-per-inch (DPI) pattern of the offset lithography printing.
Flaws to Note
Oversaturation and high production volume led to centering issues common in this set. There is minor chipping on the edges and slight rounding on the bottom left corner visible from the stack.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set (Dodgers), a complete 1991 Topps set, or in a bulk lot on eBay. Not recommended for individual sale due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is for personal sentimental reasons; the market value for a graded 8 or 9 will not cover the grading fee. If selling, use an eBay standard envelope for low-cost shipping. Bundle with other 1990s Dodgers cards to attract team collectors.