1991 Topps Denny Martinez #384
Denny Martinez · Topps · Base
Player
Denny Martinez
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#384
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is noticeably shifted to the right (approx 70/30). Corners show slight whitening/softening. Surface appears clean but edges show common 1991 Topps chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Common base card from a high-production era. Market is primarily limited to Expos team collectors or fans of 'El Presidente'.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs far exceed current market value for this specific card in this condition.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for individual commons from this set are typically $0.01 to $0.99. Bulk sets of 1991 Topps often sell for $15-$25 for the entire 792-card collection.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps baseball card featuring Montreal Expos pitcher Denny 'El Presidente' Martinez. The card features the iconic 40th Anniversary Topps logo on the back and a vibrant multi-colored border design typical of the early 90s 'Junk Wax' era. Martinez is shown in a red Expos practice jersey holding his glove.
Key Features
Features a multi-time All-Star and the first Nicaraguan-born player in MLB history. Part of the massively produced 1991 Topps 40th anniversary set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era where production numbers were in the millions; there is no economic incentive to counterfeit this specific base card.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias. Subtle softening on the bottom-left corner. Factory-standard rough cut on the right edge is visible against the dark blue border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari, or placed in a 'quarter-bin' at a local card show. Shipping as a single item is usually not cost-effective.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee is significantly higher than the potential return. If selling, list it as part of a 1991 Topps team set or a Denny Martinez career lot to maximize interest and save on shipping costs using eBay Standard Envelope.