1991 Topps Tom Browning #378
Tom Browning · Topps · Base
Player
Tom Browning
Set
1991 Topps Baseball
Year
1991
Card #
#378
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) Estimated. The centering is poor, favoring the left and top. Visible corner wear is present on the bottom right and top right, with slight surface debris or pits visible on the right edge.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This is a common card from a period of extreme overproduction. Demand is limited to Cincinnati Reds team collectors or set builders completing the 792-card set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs significantly exceed the value of this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for raw singles typically range from $0.50 to $1.00 (mostly covering shipping). PSA 10 versions have sold between $35 and $55, but this specific card would not qualify for a high grade due to centering.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps base card featuring Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tom Browning. The card celebrates Topps' 40th anniversary with the '40 Years of Baseball' logo in the top left corner. Browning is shown in his home Reds uniform. The design features a red and blue inner border frame with the team name 'REDS' in the lower right.
Key Features
Features the 40th Anniversary logo. Tom Browning is a Reds Hall of Famer and one of the few pitchers in MLB history to throw a Perfect Game (1988).
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. This card is mass-produced from the 'Junk Wax' era and is not a target for counterfeiters. The cardboard stock and lithographic print pattern are consistent with 1991 Topps production.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues (heavy left border). Fuzzy corners, particularly the bottom right. Surface carries a flat, aged appearance typical of 'junk wax' era cardboard stock. Minor edge chipping on the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk lots on eBay, or as a 25-cent bin filler at a card show or local card shop. Individual selling online is not recommended due to shipping costs outweighing the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee (approx. $20) is much higher than the market value. Best used as a 'throw-in' for Cincinnati Reds fan bundles or sold as part of a complete 1991 Topps set. Keywords: 1991 Topps, Tom Browning, Reds, Perfect Game, Junk Wax.