1991 Topps Scott Radinsky #343
Scott Radinsky · Topps · Base Card
Player
Scott Radinsky
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#343
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering is slightly shifted to the left (approx 60/40). Corners appear relatively sharp, but typical 1991 Topps white stock shows minor chipping on the top edge. Surface appears clean without visible wax or print defects.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to set collectors, White Sox team collectors, or fans of Radinsky's music career. It is considered part of the 'Junk Wax' era.
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 significantly exceed the market value of the card.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently under $1.00, often sold in lots of 10-50 cards from the same set for $5-10. High-grade PSA 10 copies occasionally sell to registry collectors for $40+, but these are outliers.
Description
This 1991 Topps card features Chicago White Sox pitcher Scott Radinsky in his follow-through motion. The card utilizes the classic 1991 Topps design with a colorful border frame, green and blue accent bars at the bottom, and the 'White Sox' team name in the lower banner. The vintage Topps logo is located in the top right corner.
Key Features
Early career card of the left-handed specialist and notable punk rock musician (lead singer of Pulley and Ten Foot Pole). Iconic 40th Anniversary Topps set design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card shows correct 1991 Topps card stock (grayish-white), porous paper texture, and period-accurate ink saturation. Confidence: High. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias. Minor edge wear visible against the dark background of the photo. Common 'junk wax' era card with high production volume.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set or bulk lot on eBay. Also suitable for 'Common' bins at local card shops or for sale on COMC where small-value cards can be consolidated.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be 10x the card's value. List it as 'White Sox Team Lot' or '1991 Topps Complete Set Filler'. If selling individually, use a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs below $1.00.