1991 Topps Dave Valle #667
Dave Valle · Topps · Base
Player
Dave Valle
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#667
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. The card shows decent centering, though slightly favoring the right. Corners appear relatively sharp for the era, but white borders frequently show micro-chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This card is part of the 'Junk Wax Era,' meaning millions were produced. Demand is limited to Mariners team collectors or set-builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $40-60 (Value reflects the cost of the slab rather than the player).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent 'Sold' listings for single raw copies often settle at $0.99 with free shipping. Graded PSA 10 copies of common players from this set occasionally reach $30-50 for registry collectors, but Dave Valle is not a high-velocity mover.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps baseball card featuring Seattle Mariners catcher Dave Valle in a dynamic action sequence. The card utilizes the iconic 40th Anniversary design with the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the top left corner. Valle is depicted in full catcher's gear on one knee, appearing to have just blocked a ball or completed a throw. The card features a white outer border with thin inner blue and orange piping.
Key Features
Features the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' anniversary logo. Represents the 'Junk Wax Era' of high-volume production. Authentic action photography from the early 90s era of the Seattle Mariners.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is printed on brown cardboard 'chipboard' stock typical of 1991 Topps. The '40 Years' logo has sharp, distinct printing. There are no known high-quality counterfeits of this specific player's base card as the market value does not incentivize it.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift towards the right border. Potential for minor surface scratches common to this card stock. Top corner shows very slight softening.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Most effectively sold in bulk 'team bags' on eBay, listed on COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory, or found in 'quarter bins' at local card shows.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the card's market value. If selling, bundle it with other 1990s Mariners players like Ken Griffey Jr. or Edgar Martinez to increase appeal. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs low.