1989 O-Pee-Chee Mark Gubicza Super Star #26
Mark Gubicza · O-Pee-Chee (under license from Topps) · Base / Insert Subset
Player
Mark Gubicza
Set
1989 O-Pee-Chee Baseball
Year
1989
Card #
#26
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly shifted left-to-right (approx 45/55 to 40/60). Lower left corner shows minor whitening/softness. Edges appear typical for O-Pee-Chee rough-cut stock.
Category
Base / Insert Subset
Manufacturer
O-Pee-Chee (under license from Topps)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Gubicza is a Royals Hall of Famer but lacks the league-wide Hall of Fame status that drives 'Hot' market demand. Primarily sought by Royals team collectors or O-Pee-Chee set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15 - $25; PSA 9: $45 - $60; PSA 10: $150+ (Low population for high-grade OPC cards)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1989 OPC singles generally range from $0.25 to $1.50 plus shipping. Graded copies of non-Hall of Fame players from this set are rarely seen at auction unless they are Gem Mint 10s.
Description
A 1989 O-Pee-Chee Mark Gubicza card featuring the 'Super Star' yellow star logo. The design mimics the 1989 Topps style but features the O-Pee-Chee logo in the top left and Canadian copyright information at the bottom. Gubicza is shown in his classic Kansas city Royals powder blue uniform following a 20-win season.
Key Features
Features the Canadian ‘O-Pee-Chee’ branding which typically has lower production runs than the standard Topps counterpart. Highlights Gubicza's dominant 1988 season (20 wins, 2.70 ERA).
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card features the distinct O-Pee-Chee card stock (brighter white back than Topps) and the specific 'Printed in Canada' text at the bottom. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
A bit top-heavy on centering; slight wear on the bottom left corner; standard O-Pee-Chee 'rough cut' edges which can sometimes be seen as a flaw by novice collectors but is standard for the factory.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform, utilizing a 'Buy It Now' format. It would also move well in a 'quarter box' or 'dollar bin' at a local card show in the Kansas City area.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a PSA 10 candidate, as grading fees will exceed the market value of a PSA 7 or 8. Use keywords '1989 O-Pee-Chee Royals' and 'OPC' in the listing title to attract set collectors.