1991 Topps Rick Cerone #496
Rick Cerone · Topps · Base Card
Player
Rick Cerone
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#496
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated; Centering is slightly heavy to the right, top edge appears slightly rough, corners show minor touches of wear.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche; Primarily sought by Mets team collectors or set builders completing the 1991 Topps run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent eBay sales show common cards from this set selling for $0.99 to $1.50 with free shipping, resulting in near-zero profit after fees.
Description
Features New York Mets catcher Rick Cerone in a mid-swing batting pose. This card displays the iconic 1991 Topps design with the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner. The card features a white border with multi-colored inner piping and the Mets logo at the bottom right.
Key Features
Features the 40th Anniversary celebratory logo; Rick Cerone was a notable veteran catcher who played for several major teams including the Yankees and Mets.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic; correct card stock for the 'Junk Wax' era; consistent color registration; 40th anniversary logo is crisp. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias; visible white chipping on the bottom edge; slight softening of the bottom-left corner; visible surface dust/fibers in the photograph provided.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay, or through a platform like COMC (Check Out My Cards). Individual sale is not recommended due to high shipping costs relative to value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading will never be recovered. If selling, include it in a 'Mets Team Lot' or a '1991 Topps Complete Set' to maximize appeal. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for low-value singles.