1991 Topps Ryne Sandberg Record Breaker #2
Ryne Sandberg · Topps · Base - Insert / Sub-set (Record Breaker)
Player
Ryne Sandberg
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#2
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (Near Mint). Visible issues include significant top-to-bottom off-centering (heavy toward the bottom), slightly soft corners on the right side, and a small surface indentation or print dot near the player's right knee.
Category
Base - Insert / Sub-set (Record Breaker)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While Sandberg is a highly collected Hall of Famer, this is a mass-produced base card from the 'Junk Wax' era with millions of copies in existence. Demand comes mostly from Cubs team set collectors or Sandberg completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45-60. Note: Grading costs for this specific card usually exceed the market value of the slab unless it is a perfect PSA 10.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.50-$1.00 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $40-50 range, while PSA 10 copies can reach $150+, though this specific card is not a candidate for those grades due to centering.
Description
This 1991 Topps Ryne Sandberg card celebrates his achievement as the 1990 Record Breaker for most consecutive errorless games at second base. The card features a landscape orientation showing Sandberg in his Chicago Cubs home pinstripes stretching for a play at second base. The iconic 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo is in the top left, and the '1990 Record Breaker' banner is in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player (Ryne Sandberg), Chicago Cubs legend, popular 1990s 'Junk Wax' era design, commemorates a major defensive MLB record.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence of authenticity. The card shows correct 1991 Topps cardstock (grey/brown back), correct color saturation for the era, and the '40 Years' logo pixels match legitimate print runs. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering; the top border is much thicker than the bottom. Visible corner softening on bottom right. Small green print defect or surface spot near the player's right leg. These issues make the card a poor candidate for professional grading.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a player lot), COMC, or local card show dollar bins. It is not recommended for high-end auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will exceed the value. Best sold as part of a 'Ryne Sandberg 1990s Lot' or a 'Cubs Team Set' to save on shipping. Use 'Add-to-cart' shipping discounts on eBay. If selling individually, use a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep costs low.