1991 Topps Pete O'Brien #247
Pete O'Brien · Topps · Base
Player
Pete O'Brien
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#247
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - PSA 6 (EX-MT)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Common Junk Wax Era
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies generally sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent PSA 10 examples of similar commons from this set have sold for $20-$40, but lower grades (PSA 8 or 9) often fail to sell or sell for less than the cost of the plastic slab.
Description
1991 Topps Pete O'Brien Seattle Mariners card featuring the iconic 40th Anniversary logo in the top left corner. This classic early 90s design features a color photo of O'Brien in his Mariners jersey and cap with the team name banner at the bottom right. The card back (though not pictured) is known for its traditional orange and gray color scheme with career statistics.
Key Features
Features the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo commemorating the company's 40th anniversary of producing baseball cards. Pete O'Brien was a consistent first baseman known for his time with the Rangers and Mariners.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Genuine dull cardstock typical of early 90s Topps, correct color saturations, and genuine 40th Anniversary logo placement. No market for counterfeiting this specific common card. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering (roughly 80/20). Softness visible on all four corners. Slight chipping/wear on the left edge. Surface appears to have minor debris or 'snowing' common with 1991 Topps printing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (in large team/player sets), COMC, or local card shop bulk/dollar bins. Selling as an individual single is difficult due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
This card is most effectively sold as part of a Seattle Mariners team lot or a complete 1991 Topps set. Due to mass production during the 'Junk Wax Era,' grading is strongly discouraged unless the card is a guaranteed PSA 10, as grading fees will far exceed the card's market value.