1984 Topps Don Baylor #597
Don Baylor · Topps · Base
Player
Don Baylor
Set
1984 Topps Baseball
Year
1984
Card #
597
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the top and right, with minor corner softening and mild edge wear visible on the black top border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Common vintage card with a niche collector base, primarily driven by team collectors (Yankees) or player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of common 1984 Topps cards in similar condition typically range from $0.25 to $1.00 each on eBay and COMC.
Description
Offering a 1984 Topps baseball card featuring New York Yankees designated hitter and outfielder Don Baylor, card number 597. The card features a classic 1984 Topps design with a bold 'YANKEES' header in block letters, a player photo focusing on Baylor in his Yankees cap and batting practice jersey, a team position indicator circle reading DH-OF, and his name printed cleanly at the bottom. A nostalgic piece from the mid-1980s junk wax precursor era for any Yankees or set collector.
Key Features
Features the 1984 Topps wood-border adjacent design style with black top header, showcasing Don Baylor during his tenure with the New York Yankees.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard 1984 Topps card stock, correct font types, and proper registration. Cards from this era are rarely counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable corner wear, slight chipping along the top black border, and centering leans slightly toward the right and top. No creases or major surface scratches are immediately apparent.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold in lots or sets to maximize shipping efficiency)
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to grade professionally due to high grading fees relative to the card's low raw value. Best sold raw as part of a team set or larger 1984 Topps lot.