1988 Topps Lou Whitaker #38
Lou Whitaker · Topps · Base
Player
Lou Whitaker
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
38
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) - Severe horizontal crease across the middle, soft and rounded corners, edge chipping, and surface wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Common card from the junk wax era with a massive print run, highly available in better condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $5 - $10, PSA 2: $10 - $15, PSA 3: $15 - $20
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar damaged or creased condition typically sell for $0.25 to $0.50 or are given away as throw-ins in larger lots. Near Mint to Mint raw copies generally sell for $0.50 to $2.00.
Description
Offering a 1988 Topps baseball card featuring Detroit Tigers second baseman Lou Whitaker, card number 38. The card features a classic 1988 Topps design with a red background, the word SUPER STAR printed across the top in yellow block letters, and a player stats/bio box at the bottom. Please note that the card has a heavy horizontal crease across the middle and significant condition wear.
Key Features
Features longtime Detroit Tigers star second baseman Lou Whitaker, a fan favorite and key member of the 1984 World Series championship team. Part of the iconic 1988 Topps base set with its distinctive wood-grain and colored border designs.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1988 Topps card stock, correct font types, and proper copyright text at the bottom. Confidence is High, though the card has no counterfeit value due to massive production numbers during the junk wax era.
Flaws to Note
There is a severe, highly visible horizontal crease running all the way across the middle of the card through the player's chest. Corners are heavily rounded and soft, edges show chipping and whitening, and the overall surface shows handling wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a bulk lot or cheap single), COMC, or local garage/card sales.
Selling Tips
Due to the heavy crease and low value, this card is not worth grading. It is best sold raw as part of a Detroit Tigers player lot, team set, or bulk binder sale to offset shipping costs.