1991 Topps Mackey Sasser #416
Mackey Sasser · Topps · Base
Player
Mackey Sasser
Set
1991 Topps Baseball
Year
1991
Card #
#416
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Assessment: Left-to-right centering is roughly 65/35 to 70/30. Top-left and bottom-left corners show visible softening/whitening. Edges appear relatively clean but the recycled cardstock of this era often shows minor chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This is a common card from the overproduction era. Demand is limited to New York Mets team set collectors or 'set-builders' finished the 1991 Topps checklist.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading cost exceeds the value of the card at most grades).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 including shipping on eBay. Most recent sales for 1991 Topps commons occur in large lots where the price per card breaks down to less than $0.05.
Description
Classic 1991 Topps Baseball card featuring New York Mets catcher Mackey Sasser in a live-action play. The card features the iconic 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner and the colorful blue and orange border design characteristic of the set. Sasser is depicted in his full catching gear and Mets pinstripe home uniform.
Key Features
Includes the 40th Anniversary Topps logo; features a popular Mets player from the late 80s/early 90s era. Part of the massive 792-card base set produced during the height of the 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The recycled cardboard texture is correct for 1991 Topps. The '40 Years' logo has the correct color saturation and the typography uses the specific half-tone dot pattern of the era. This card is not a target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues with the image shifted heavily toward the right border. Corner wear is visible on the left side, particularly the top left. The cardstock is standard gray/brown pulp which is prone to surface 'snow' (print dots).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk lots on eBay, listed in a 'Pick Your Card' dropdown listing on eBay, or sold at a local card show in a '10 cents each' or '12 for a dollar' bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be significantly higher than the card's market value. If selling individually, use a 'common card' envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs low (around $0.60-$1.00). It is most effectively sold as part of a Mets team lot.