1988 Topps Baseball Lot of 4: Wil Tejada #747, Keith Moreland #773, Jim Lindeman #791, Jimmy Jones #748
Wil Tejada, Keith Moreland, Jim Lindeman, Jimmy Jones · Topps · Base
Player
Wil Tejada, Keith Moreland, Jim Lindeman, Jimmy Jones
Set
1988 Topps Base Set
Year
1988
Card #
747, 773, 791, 748
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 4 (VG-EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). The cards appear to have soft corners and potential surface wear from being loose/stacked. Centering on the Jimmy Jones (#748) appears shifted to the right.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. These are 'common' cards rather than star or rookie cards (like Tom Glavine or Mark McGwire from this set). Demand is localized to set builders or fans of those specific players.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25 per card ($0.50 - $1.00 for the lot of 4)
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading costs far exceed the current market value of these specific common players).
Comparable Sales
Individual 1988 Topps commons typically sell for $0.10 to $0.99 with free shipping in 'buy one get one' deals on eBay. Large lots of 100+ cards from this set often sell for $5-10.
Description
This is a 4-card lot of 1988 Topps Baseball. The cards feature a reddish-pink reverse with full career statistics and biographical information. The cards shown are #747 Wil Tejada, #773 Keith Moreland, #791 Jim Lindeman, and #748 Jimmy Jones. These cards feature the classic 1988 Topps design with the team name in a diagonal banner on the front and typical wood-grain or white stock backing.
Key Features
Keith Moreland is a notable player from the 1980s Cubs era; high-volume production makes these readily available for set builders seeking specific numbers.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. 1988 Topps cards were produced in such massive quantities ('Junk Wax' era) that they are virtually never counterfeited. The cardboard stock and distinctive pink/red ink on the back are consistent with authentic 1988 Topps production.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner softening, edge chipping along the borders, and centering issues typical of the 1988 Topps mass-production era. The reddish backing often shows 'snow' or white print speckling.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Most effectively sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay, or placed in a '25-cent bin' at a local card show or thrift mall. Individually, they are best suited for COMC (Check Out My Cards) where set builders can find specific numbers.
Selling Tips
Do not grade these cards, as the grading fee is significantly higher than the card's worth. Best used to complete sets or sold in large lots by team or by year. If listing on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.