1988 Fleer Mark McGwire Baseball MVP #629
Mark McGwire · Fleer · Base / Sub-set (All-Star/MVP)
Player
Mark McGwire
Set
1988 Fleer
Year
1988
Card #
#629
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card shows decent centering for the era, but there is visible white chipping on the blue side borders and the top-right corner appears slightly soft. Surface shows standard age-related dulling.
Category
Base / Sub-set (All-Star/MVP)
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While McGwire remains a legend, the high production volume of 1988 Fleer makes raw copies very easy to find.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60, PSA 10: $250-350
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay average $1.50 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently sold between $35 and $55. PSA 10 copies are the only ones showing significant price premiums due to the difficulty of finding clean edges on this specific year's card stock.
Description
A classic 1988 Fleer Mark McGwire card featuring the iconic 'Baseball MVP' logo at the bottom center. This card captures 'Big Mac' in his Oakland Athletics home green jersey during his early dominance. The design features a bold yellow and blue border characteristic of the 1988 Fleer set. The back includes his 1987 Rookie of the Year stats.
Key Features
Features the 1987 AL Rookie of the Year and home run king. Part of the 'Junk Wax' era but remains a staple for team collectors and player completionists.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This card is from a high-production era and is rarely counterfeited. Correct card stock thickness and dot-pattern printing in the photo area are present.
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening/chipping along the blue side edges (very common for this set). Top right corner has a slight bend/blunting. Top-to-bottom centering is slightly weighted toward the bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins. Not recommended for high-end auction houses unless it grades a Gem Mint 10.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it will hit a PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed the market value of a PSA 8 or 9. Best sold as part of an '80s Athletics team lot' or a 'McGwire Starter Collection' to maximize shipping efficiency.