1988 Topps Eric King #503
Eric King · Topps · Base
Player
Eric King
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
503
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT) due to notable corner rounding, edge chipping along the wood-grain borders, and potential surface wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Common base card from the overproduced 1988 Topps set with a small collector demand base primarily focused on set builders or specific player/team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5 - $10, PSA 6: $10 - $15, PSA 7: $15 - $25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of 1988 Topps common cards generally sell for $0.25 to $0.50 each individually, or around $5 - $15 for entire sets.
Description
Offering a 1988 Topps baseball card featuring Detroit Tigers pitcher Eric King, card number 503. The card features the iconic 1988 wood-grain border design popularized by Topps, with a blue nameplate at the bottom and a circular Detroit Tigers team logo in the upper left corner. A classic vintage set card from the junk wax era.
Key Features
Classic 1988 Topps wood-grain border design, vintage base card of Detroit Tigers pitcher Eric King.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The card stock, coloring, and printing patterns match genuine 1988 Topps production standards. This card is from the junk wax era and is not commonly targeted for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable corner wear and rounding on the top and bottom corners, minor chipping along the wood-grain border edges, and potential light surface scratches typical of raw 1980s cards stored loosely.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (in bulk lots), or local card shop bulk boxes. Selling this single card individually online may not be cost-effective after shipping and platform fees.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a complete 1988 Topps set or team lot rather than as a single individual listing due to low individual market value. If selling single, use a standard envelope with tracking or PWE to keep shipping costs low.