1991 Topps Kevin Brown #221
Kevin Brown · Topps · Base
Player
Kevin Brown
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#221
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Centering is heavily shifted left-to-right (approx 75/25), with visible softening on the top-right and bottom-right corners and minor edge chipping on the right rail.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. As a base card from the mass-produced 'Junk Wax' era, there is extremely high supply and very little demand unless the card is in pristine (PSA 10) condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show individual raw copies of this card selling for $0.99 with free shipping (effectively a loss for the seller). PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $50+, but mid-grade copies like this one typically have no individual resale market.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps base card featuring Texas Rangers pitcher Kevin Brown. The card displays the iconic 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner. The action shot depicts Brown in full follow-through on the mound with a blurred base runner in the foreground. The design features a colorful multi-border frame in blue and red.
Key Features
Includes the 40th Anniversary Topps logo; features a highly successful 200-game winner and 6-time All-Star; iconic 'Junk Wax' era design.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock with appropriate 'Topps' grey-back pulp; correct dot-matrix printing pattern on the logos and Borders. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues; visible white wear on the corners; slight surface dullness; minor chipping on the edges which is common for the 1991 dark-bordered design.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk lots on eBay, at a local garage sale, or donated. Grading is not recommended as the cost of the service far exceeds the market value of the card.
Selling Tips
Do not spend money grading this card. If listing individually, use 'eBay Standard Envelope' to keep shipping costs under $1.00. Better used as part of a 'Texas Rangers' team set or a 1991 Topps complete set listing.