1991 Leaf Tim Costo Rookie #438
Tim Costo · Leaf (Donruss) · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Tim Costo
Set
1991 Leaf Series 2
Year
1991
Card #
#438
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly shifted to the left; black margins show potential for minor corner/edge wear commonly found in this set.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Leaf (Donruss)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Cleveland team collectors or set builders completing the 1991 Leaf run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-80 (Note: Grading costs exceed the value of most examples).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently between $0.50 and $1.50 (often with free shipping). High-grade PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $50+ to registry set collectors, but liquidity is low.
Description
A classic 1991 Leaf Series 2 rookie card featuring Tim Costo in his Cleveland Indians uniform. The card features the iconic high-quality 1991 Leaf design with black borders, gold foil lettering, and a matte-finish photo on premium cardstock. The reverse includes player stats and biographical information.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card (RC) designation; high-end production for the era; nostalgic 'Junk Wax' era staple.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence (99%). This is a mass-produced card with no known counterfeits. Authentic indicators include the specific gold foil stamping of the Leaf logo and the textured, premium cardstock peculiar to the 1991 set.
Flaws to Note
The black borders on 1991 Leaf cards are notorious for showing 'chipping' or white flecks on the edges and corners. Minor surface scuffing or gold foil dimpling is also common for this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk lots on eBay, or individually in a COMC (Check Out My Cards) port. Not recommended for major auction houses or high-fee platforms due to low individual value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a flawless candidate for a PSA 10, as the grading fee will likely be 20x the card's value. List as part of a '1991 Leaf Rookie Lot' or 'Cleveland Indians Lot' to attract more interest from team collectors.