1988 Topps Frank White #335
Frank White · Topps · Base
Player
Frank White
Set
1988 Topps Base
Year
1988
Card #
335
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom; corners look relatively sharp for the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is a common card from the 'Junk Wax' era with millions of copies produced. Demand is limited to team set collectors and Frank White player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15; PSA 9: $25-35; PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales typically range from $0.10 to $0.99 as part of larger bundles. PSA 9 examples have recently sold in the $20-30 range, mostly to specialized registry collectors.
Description
A classic 1988 Topps baseball card featuring Kansas City Royals legend Frank White. The card showcases the iconic 1988 design with bold 'ROYALS' block lettering at the top and the player's name in a diagonal banner at the bottom right. White is pictured in his home blue jersey and cap, smiling with a bat over his shoulder, wearing Franklin batting gloves. The card features the traditional white borders and Topps logo in the bottom left corner.
Key Features
Features an 8-time Gold Glove winner and Royals Hall of Famer; iconic junk-wax era design; high sentimental value for Royals fans.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card shows standard 1988 Topps card stock (grayish cardboard back not visible but front printing is consistent with period lithography). This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Slightly off-center from left to right and top to bottom. Common for this year, notice the white border thickness variance. Potential for minor surface chipping on the green inner border lines.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. For individual sale, COMC (Check Out My Cards) is the best platform to list low-value cards for long-term buyers.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a flawless PSA 10 candidate, as grading fees will exceed the market value. When listing, use keywords like 'KC Royals', 'Gold Glove', and 'Vintage Topps'. Best sold in a 'Team Lot' with other 1980s Royals players.