1991 Topps Skeeter Barnes #463
Skeeter Barnes · Topps · Base Card
Player
Skeeter Barnes
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#463
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is heavily skewed toward the bottom and right borders. Visible softening on the upper right and lower right corners. Potential surface edge wear along the top.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low / Niche. The card is part of a high-production era with millions of copies in existence. It appeals primarily to Tigers team collectors or Skeeter Barnes completists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Value typically does not cover grading fees).
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $30-50 to registry collectors, but lower grades rarely trade for more than $1-2.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps baseball card featuring Detroit Tigers utility player Skeeter Barnes. The card displays the iconic 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner. Barnes is shown in a batting stance wearing the classic Tigers road jersey and navy cap. The design features colorful piping borders and a clean nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Features the 40th Anniversary Topps logo. Represents the 'Junk Wax Era' of collecting. Skeeter Barnes was a well-traveled veteran and fan favorite for the Tigers in the early 90s.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The cardboard stock, color saturation, and '40 years' logo are consistent with mass-produced 1991 Topps cards. Not a card known for being counterfeited due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (OC) with thin right and bottom margins. Corner wear is visible on the right side. The top edge appears to have slight chipping from being part of a loose stack.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Detroit Tigers team set, a bulk 1991 Topps common lot on eBay, or in a '10-cent bin' at a local card shop.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of the grading fee far exceeds the market value. It is best used for trade bait, donated, or sold in large lots to save on shipping costs.