1991 Score Pat Combs #227
Pat Combs · Score · Base
Player
Pat Combs
Set
1991 Score
Year
1991
Card #
#227
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Multiple condition issues visible: corner softening (specifically top right and bottom right), surface scratches/hairline across the lower image, and left-to-right centering is heavy to the left.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Score
Demand Level
Very Low - This is a common card from a high-production era for a non-Hall of Fame player. It mostly appeals to Phillies set builders or fans of 90s nostalgia.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $12.00 - $20.00; PSA 10: $35.00 - $55.00 (Note: Grading cost exceeds the value of the card).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show individual common cards from 1991 Score typically sell for $0.99 to $1.50 with free shipping (shipping effectively makes the card free), or are sold in bulk lots where the price per card is less than $0.05.
Description
Featured here is a 1991 Score baseball card of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Pat Combs. The card showcases an action shot of Combs mid-delivery on the mound, wearing the classic 1980s-style Phillies road gray and maroon uniform. The design features a white border with a blue inner frame and the red/blue 'Score 91' logo in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Classic 'Junk Wax Era' design; features Pat Combs during his early career following his 1988 first-round selection; nostalgic appeal for Phillies team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. This card was mass-produced during the peak of the junk wax era and is not a target for counterfeiting. Card stock, ink saturation, and logo placement are consistent with 1991 Score production.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner wear/whitening on the top right; visible horizontal surface scratch or hair across the middle of the player's legs; centering is approximately 65/35 left-to-right; potential edge chipping along the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team lot on eBay, in a 'quarter box' at a local card show, or donated. Individual sale is difficult due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far outweigh the return. If selling, list it in a 'Philadelphia Phillies 1990s Team Lot' or a '1991 Score Complete Your Set' listing to attract buyers looking for specific common cards to finish projects.