1991 Topps Jay Buhner #451
Jay Buhner · Topps · Base
Player
Jay Buhner
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#451
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly off-top and there is a visible surface mark or stain above the player head.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is a 'junk wax' era card with extremely high production numbers and low individual market value.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-8, PSA 6: $7-10, PSA 4: $2-4 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies frequently sell for under $0.50 at card shows or in 'quarter boxes'. PSA 10 copies have sold for $20-35, but this specimen does not meet that grade criteria.
Description
This 1991 Topps Jay Buhner card features the Seattle Mariners outfielder in a classic batting stance. The card includes the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner and the Mariners team name in a banner at the bottom right. The design features a colorful inner border of blue and orange lines.
Key Features
Features iconic Seattle Mariners power hitter Jay Buhner; part of the Topps 40th Anniversary set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock consistent with 1991 mass production; era-appropriate matte finish and ink saturation. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Major centering shift toward the top edge; a dark circular spot or stain is visible in the top center border; fuzzy corner wear appearing on the lower left and right corners.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Seattle Mariners team set or a bulk lot on eBay. Not worth selling individually due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. Market it to Mariners fans or completionists. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for the lowest possible cost if selling online. Only high-grade PSA 10 examples of this card carry significant value ($20-30).