1991 Topps Shawon Dunston #385
Shawon Dunston · Topps · Base
Player
Shawon Dunston
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
385
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Analysis: Centering appears significantly shifted to the right. The corners show visible whitening/wear (typical for this high-gloss-adjacent stock), and there is noticeable edge chipping on the top and left borders.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. While Dunston is a respected Cubs player, this card was produced in massive quantities. Demand is limited to team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $50-75. Note: Grading fees significantly exceed the value of this specific card in its current raw condition.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent PSA 10 examples have sold for $40-60, but cards in this raw condition rarely sell individually.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps Shawon Dunston card featuring the iconic 40th Anniversary logo on the reverse (implied by set). The design features a bold purple and blue inner border with a white dotted outer margin. Dunston is shown in his Chicago Cubs away uniform in a batting stance.
Key Features
Cubs fan favorite; part of Topps' 40th Anniversary year; iconic 1990s overproduction era design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. This is a common card from the 'junk wax' era and is not a target for counterfeiting. Correct cardboard stock thickness and 1991 dot-matrix printing patterns are visible.
Flaws to Note
Heavy right-side centering bias; visible softening on the bottom left and top right corners; minor surface wax or scuffing risk common for this set; significant edge wear on the purple border sections.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Chicago Cubs team lot or a 1991 Topps complete set on eBay or at a local card show. Individual sale is not recommended due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. To maximize value, bundle it with other 1980s/90s Cubs stars like Ryne Sandberg or Andre Dawson. Use 'Cubs Team Lot' in the title. Ship in a Plain White Envelope (PWE) to keep costs down.