1991 Topps Darren Lewis #164
Darren Lewis · Topps · Base Card / Second-Year Card
Player
Darren Lewis
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#164
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Estimated centering is 40/60 left-to-right. Top corners show light softening; right edge has minor chipping.
Category
Base Card / Second-Year Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low / Junk Wax Era. This was produced during a period of extreme overproduction. Interest is limited to Oakland A's team collectors or player completists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60 (Note: Grading fees exceed the value of the card)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.10-$0.25 in mixed lots. PSA 10 examples rarely come to market but have sold for $30-$50 to registry collectors; however, lower grades (PSA 9 and below) often remain unsold.
Description
A 1991 Topps Darren Lewis card featuring the classic 40th Anniversary logo. The card displays a close-up portrait of Lewis in his Oakland Athletics batting helmet and eye black. It features the signature green and yellow neon border design characteristic of the early 90s Topps era.
Key Features
Features the Topps 40th Anniversary commemorative logo; showcases the Oakland Athletics vintage branding; iconic early 90s design.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The card stock is the standard brown cardboard used by Topps in 1991. Print dots and logo resolution are consistent with mass-production of that era. This card is not targeted for counterfeiting due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering issues, common for this set. Minor white chipping visible along the right-side edge and rounding on top-left corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set or bulk lot on eBay. Not recommended for individual sale due to shipping costs outweighing market value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of the slab (approx. $19+) is much higher than the market value. List as part of a '1991 Topps Oakland Athletics Team Set' to maximize appeal to niche collectors.