1991 Topps Mike Moore #253
Mike Moore · Topps · Base
Player
Mike Moore
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
253
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card exhibits typical centering issues for the era, leaning slightly heavy to the top. The bottom right corner shows visible white chipping wear. Surface appears clean but edges show minor factory roughness.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This card was produced in the millions. Mike Moore was a solid pitcher and 1989 All-Star, but lacks the Hall of Fame status required to drive high demand for common cards of this era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60. Note: Grading costs significantly exceed the value of this card.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent eBay sales for Gem Mint PSA 10 copies of similar commons range from $30-$50, but PSA 8 or lower versions often struggle to sell for more than the cost of shipping.
Description
This 1991 Topps Mike Moore card features the Oakland Athletics pitcher in his iconic road grey uniform during his follow-through. The card design is quintessential early 90s, featuring a bold multi-colored border with blue, yellow, and green accents. The 'Topps' logo is positioned in the top left, with the player name in block lettering at the bottom.
Key Features
Includes the 40th Anniversary Topps logo on the card back (not pictured). Part of a massive production run during the peak 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. This is a common card with extremely low counterfeit risk. Authentic indicators include the characteristic matte card stock and the specific dot-matrix printing pattern in the colored borders.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear on the bottom right. Top-heavy centering. Typical chippy edges common for 1991 Topps card stock. Minor surface dimples often found on this gloss-free stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a complete 1991 Topps set or as a bulk lot of Oakland Athletics cards on eBay or at a local card show 'dollar bin' (or 'nickel bin'). Not recommended for individual sale due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is 20-50 times the card's actual market value. If selling, bundle it with other 1989-1991 A's stars like Rickey Henderson or Jose Canseco to appeal to team collectors. Use a plain white envelope (PWE) for low-cost shipping.