1988 Topps Pat Perry #433
Pat Perry · Topps · Base Card
Player
Pat Perry
Set
1988 Topps Baseball Base Set
Year
1988
Card #
433
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Visible centering issues (heavy to the left), top-right corner softening, and minor edge chipping on the red borders.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a common card from the 'Junk Wax' era. Demand is limited to team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $50-75 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Individual sales for this card are rare; it typically sells for pennies in 'common' bins. Gem Mint PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $40+ to registry set collectors, but this specimen does not meet that grade criteria.
Description
A classic 1988 Topps baseball card featuring Chicago Cubs pitcher Pat Perry in a mid-delivery pose. The card features the iconic 1988 design with a red gradient border, blue team name 'Cubs' at the top left, and the player name in a blue banner at the bottom.
Key Features
Iconic vintage 1980s Topps design; features Pat Perry during his tenure with the Chicago Cubs; authentic 'Junk Wax' era nostalgia.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic paper stock and typical 1988 Topps dot-matrix printing patterns. Not a card known for being counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues (very thin left border); soft corners (specifically top right); minor edge wear typical of 1980s card stock; print snow/dust visible in the blue areas.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk lots on eBay, listed at a local card show in a 'dime box,' or through COMC for set-fillers.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will significantly exceed the market value. Selling as part of a Chicago Cubs team set or a 1988 Topps bulk lot is the most efficient way to move this item.