1991 Fleer Greg Maddux #288
Greg Maddux · Fleer · Base
Player
Greg Maddux
Set
1991 Fleer Baseball
Year
1991
Card #
#288
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). Pros: Good surface and decent corners. Cons: Centering is heavily weighted toward the bottom (roughly 70/30 or worse) and slightly left; minor edge wear common for Fleer's 1991 yellow borders.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low/Moderate. While Greg Maddux is a legendary HOFer, this card is extremely common. Demand is driven only by set builders or player collectors looking for high-grade (PSA 10) examples. Raw copies are often found in dollar bins.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15; PSA 9: $25-35; PSA 10: $90-110
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales typically range from $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. Recent PSA 9 copies have sold for approximately $28. PSA 10 copies fluctuate between $85 and $125 depending on the buyer's preference for centering.
Description
Featured is a 1991 Fleer Greg Maddux #288 base card, showcasing the Hall of Fame pitcher in his Chicago Cubs home pinstripe uniform. The card features Fleer's iconic and controversial bright yellow border design from the 'junk wax' era, with black nameplates and 'Fleer 91' logos. A classic action shot of 'The Professor' delivering a pitch from the mound.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player; iconic (though widely produced) early 90s design; features Maddux during his initial dominant stint with the Chicago Cubs.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from the 'junk wax' era and was mass-produced in millions. It is extremely unlikely to be counterfeited due to its high supply and low individual value. The card stock thickness and color saturation match authentic Fleer production standards.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering; minor whitening visible on the corners through the top loader; typical Fleer 1991 rough-cut edges. The yellow ink is prone to showing every minor nick.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a larger Greg Maddux lot on eBay or Mercari. Local card shops are unlikely to buy single raw copies. For high-grade collectors, COMC is a good option if the card were graded Gem Mint.
Selling Tips
It is not financially recommended to grade this specific card unless you are certain it will achieve a PSA 10, as the grading fee far exceeds the value of a PSA 7 or 8. Use keywords like 'HOF', 'Cubs', and 'Junk Wax' in listings. Ship in a plain white envelope (PWE) with cardboard protection to keep shipping costs below the value of the card.