1991 Topps Terry Pendleton #214
Terry Pendleton · Topps · Base
Player
Terry Pendleton
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#214
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card exhibits decent centering typical of the era, but there is visible softening on the top-right corner and minor edge wear on the right side. The surface appears clean but lacks the high-gloss preservation of a Gem Mint specimen.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. While Pendleton is a fan favorite and former MVP, 1991 Topps was produced in massive quantities. Collector interest is generally limited to Braves team set collectors or those completing full set builds.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00; PSA 10: $45.00 - $65.00
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $1.00 or are found in bargain bins. Recent eBay sales for PSA 10 examples range between $35 and $60, but sales for grades below PSA 9 are rare as they do not cover the cost of the slab.
Description
This 1991 Topps Terry Pendleton #214 captures the veteran third baseman in his Atlanta Braves uniform during his National League MVP season. The card features the iconic 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner, celebrated for its red, blue, and black border design. The reverse side includes his full career statistics and a short biographical summary.
Key Features
1991 was Terry Pendleton's first year with the Atlanta Braves and his NL MVP winning season. The card is part of the massive 40th-anniversary set, which is one of the most recognizable designs of the 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card stock is the standard gray/brown cardboard used by Topps in 1991. The printing pattern shows the correct half-tone dot matrix consistent with early 90s manufacturing. This card is not regularly counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Visible softening on the corners (specifically top right). The centering is slightly favored toward the top and right. Common white cardstock chipping is evident along the right edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as part of a lot, or COMC (Check Out My Cards) for individual sale. It is typically found in 'dollar bins' or 'quarter boxes' at local card shows.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card individually; the cost of grading (approx. $20) significantly exceeds the market value of the card unless it is a flawless PSA 10 candidate. To sell, group it with other 1990s Braves stars (Glavine, Smoltz, Chipper Jones) to attract team collectors.