1991 Topps Chris Jones #348
Chris Jones · Topps · Base
Player
Chris Jones
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
348
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Sub-grade assessment: Centering is heavily shifted to the right (approx 70/30). Top-left corner shows slight softening. Surface appears clean without major wax stains or creases.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This card is from the 'Junk Wax Era' where production numbers were in the millions. Most demand comes from set builders or niche Reds team collectors.
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 current market value).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card typically hover around $0.99 with free shipping (essentially the cost of a stamp). PSA 10 high-grade copies of similar commons from this set occasionally sell for $30-$50 to registry collectors, but this specific copy would not achieve that grade due to centering.
Description
This 1991 Topps Chris Jones baseball card features the Cincinnati Reds outfielder in his classic home red uniform. Part of the iconic '40 Years of Baseball' anniversary set, the card features the distinct red and black inner borders and the commemorative logo in the upper left corner. The reverse side contains career statistics and a brief player biography.
Key Features
Features the 40th Anniversary Topps logo. Iconic early 90s junk-era design. Collectible for Cincinnati Reds team set enthusiasts.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card shows correct 1991 Topps card stock (gray/brown pulp back), period-accurate printing dot patterns, and the correct matte finish. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias (the left border is much wider than the right). Minor white chipping on the bottom red edge. Softening on the top left corner tip.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a 1991 Topps complete set or a Cincinnati Reds team lot on eBay or Mercari. For individual sale, COMC (Check Out My Cards) is the only viable digital platform for low-value base cards.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee of $15-25 significantly outweighs the card's potential value. If selling on eBay, use a 'common card' flat rate shipping envelope. Best used as a 'filler' for a 1991 Topps set or traded with local collectors.