1989 Topps Kmart Memorable Moments Mark McGwire #16
Mark McGwire · Topps · Insert / Promo Set
Player
Mark McGwire
Set
1989 Topps Kmart Memorable Moments
Year
1989
Card #
16
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border, corners look relatively sharp with minor wear under close inspection, edges are clean with slight chipping typical of the era, and the surface gloss is mostly well-preserved.
Category
Insert / Promo Set
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Steady nostalgic interest from 80s collectors and Mark McGwire fans, but overall market liquidity is slow due to high print runs of the era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 8: $10.00 - $15.00, PSA 9: $25.00 - $40.00
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this specific Mark McGwire Kmart insert generally range between $1.00 and $3.00 with free or low-cost shipping, remaining very stable over time.
Description
Offering a 1989 Topps Kmart Memorable Moments card featuring Oakland Athletics slugger Mark McGwire, card number 16. This specialty box set was exclusively distributed through Kmart stores in 1989. The card features a vibrant orange and blue border design with the cursive 'memorable moments' header at the top, a yellow player name banner, the classic Topps logo, and the iconic Kmart logo in the bottom right corner. The photo shows McGwire in his A's home uniform wearing a fielding glove. A great nostalgic piece for any 80s baseball card collector.
Key Features
Exclusive Kmart retail box set release from 1989, featuring superstar slugger Mark McGwire during his prime years with the Oakland Athletics, highly recognizable retro 1980s design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard 1989 Topps gloss and card stock thickness. The Kmart promotional logo and Topps branding are crisp and accurately colored, matching known genuine examples. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to low secondary market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-heavy centering on the front border. Minor corner softening is visible upon close inspection, which is common for paper stock from this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC (Check Out My Cards) for individual listings, or bundled into a lot with other 1980s insert cards to maximize shipping efficiency.
Selling Tips
Sell raw since the card value does not justify the cost of professional grading fees. List with clear keywords like '1989 Topps', 'Kmart Memorable Moments', and 'Mark McGwire'. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard envelope with eBay Standard Envelope tracking or a bubble mailer.