1988 Topps George Bell All-Star #659
George Bell · Topps · Base / All-Star Sub-Set
Player
George Bell
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
#659
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Centering shows heavy top-to-bottom bias with very narrow top border, sharp corners with minor touches of wear, clean edges, and good surface gloss.
Category
Base / All-Star Sub-Set
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Junk wax era mass production means high availability and low demand, primarily sought by set builders or team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually or as part of set breaks on eBay.
Description
1988 Topps George Bell All-Star card number 659. Features a vibrant yellow background with a red diamond framing the portrait of Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Bell wearing his All-Star hat and blue jersey. The top features bold red ALL STAR text with blue American League script. Back is standard 1988 Topps grey cardstock featuring player stats and cartoon.
Key Features
Features Toronto Blue Jays slugger George Bell during his prime years following his 1987 American League MVP season. Part of the iconic 1988 Topps wood-border/subset design era.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1988 Topps card stock, correct printing dot patterns, crisp typography, and standard card dimensions. High confidence in authenticity; mass-produced card rarely targeted for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable centering issue with heavy top-to-bottom miscut (very thin top border compared to the wide bottom border). Minor corner softening visible under magnification.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best in bulk lots), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to grade due to the low value of the card and grading fees exceeding the final value. Best sold as part of a 1988 Topps complete set or a Toronto Blue Jays player lot.