1989 Topps German Gonzalez #456
German Gonzalez · Topps · Base
Player
German Gonzalez
Set
1989 Topps
Year
1989
Card #
456
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) / PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly biased toward the top and right. Surfaces and edges appear standard for the era but corners show minor softness characteristic of the stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is considered a 'common' card from the Junk Wax era. Demand is primarily from Twins team set collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5 - $10, PSA 9: $15 - $20, PSA 10: $40 - $60 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current value for this specific player)
Comparable Sales
Individual sales are rare; typically sells in bulk lots where the price per card is less than $0.05. PSA 10 examples have historically reached $30-50 for registry collectors, but raw copies are ubiquitous.
Description
Vintage 1989 Topps baseball card featuring Minnesota Twins pitcher German Gonzalez. The card utilizes the classic 1989 design with a bold colored border and white name plate. Gonzalez is pictured in a mid-game stance wearing the iconic '80s Twins home jersey and navy cap.
Key Features
1980s junk wax era nostalgic design; features a member of the Minnesota Twins organization; notable for Gonzalez's brief MLB career.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Printed on standard 1989 grey-back cardstock with a matte finish. Dots in the print pattern are consistent with vintage lithographic technology of the era. This card is not commonly counterfeited. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Centering is 60/40 toward the top and right. Common white cardstock allows for visible edge chipping on the reverse side. Slight corner softening on the bottom left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, Sportlots, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
This card is best sold as part of a 1989 Topps complete set or a Minnesota Twins team lot. Selling individuality is difficult due to shipping costs. Use eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracked shipping if sold individually.