1991 Topps Danny Darwin #457
Danny Darwin · Topps · Base
Player
Danny Darwin
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#457
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering appears slightly heavy to the right (60/40), and there is minor white chipping visible on the upper left corner and lower right edge.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by team collectors (Red Sox), set completionists, or player collectors. Market is oversaturated with supply from the early 90s.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00; PSA 10: $40.00 - $60.00 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 or less in bulk lots. Recent eBay sales for single raw copies often end at $0.99 with free shipping, essentially netting the seller $0 after fees.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps baseball card featuring Boston Red Sox pitcher Danny Darwin in his pitching motion during spring training. The card features the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner and traditional colored piping borders characteristic of the 1991 design.
Key Features
Includes the 40th Anniversary celebratory logo; features a veteran pitcher with a long 21-season MLB career; representative of the high-production 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. The card displays the correct matte card stock, dot-matrix printing pattern in colors, and age-appropriate wear. It is not a commonly faked card due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-side centering bias; soft whitening on the corners; typical 1991 card stock which is prone to edge chipping and surface scratches if not stored in a sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in 'Dime Boxes' at local card shows, as part of a lot on eBay, or through COMC. Individual sales online are difficult due to shipping costs outweighing the card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will never be recovered. Best sold as part of a 1991 Topps complete set or a Red Sox team lot. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping if selling individually to keep costs low.