1991 Pacific Christian Okoye #241
Christian Okoye · Pacific Cards · Base
Player
Christian Okoye
Set
1991 Pacific
Year
1991
Card #
#241
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering is slightly heavy to the left. Top corners appear sharp, but there is possible light edge wear on the bottom left.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Pacific Cards
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While Okoye is a fan favorite, this is a high-volume base card from the junk wax era. Demand is highest among team set collectors and 90s football enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the market value for this specific card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $0.50 to $1.50 in lots. PSA 10 copies are rare and can fetch $100+ due to low population counts, but PSA 8 and 9 copies often struggle to sell for more than the cost of the grading fee.
Description
This 1991 Pacific card features the legendary Kansas City Chiefs powerhouse 'The Nigerian Nightmare' Christian Okoye in his classic home red jersey. The card features a bright orange vertical nameplate on the left side with Pacific's signature colorful logo at the bottom corner. The back typically includes full career statistics and biographical information.
Key Features
Features one of the most iconic power runners of the early 90s; clean, bright photography; 'Junk Wax' era nostalgia; popular with Kansas City Chiefs team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to its high production volume. Correct Pacific logo lithography and card stock thickness for the 1991 set are present.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias (approx 65/35). Potential white chipping visible on the dark border of the lower-left corner. Surface may have typical wax era light scratches not visible in photos.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, or individually on COMC (Check Out My Cards). Local card shop 'dollar bins' are also common venues for this specific year of Pacific.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is absolutely flawless, as grading fees will outweigh the value. When listing, use keywords like 'Nigerian Nightmare' and 'KC Chiefs.' Best sold in a 'player lot' with other Christian Okoye cards to maximize shipping value.