1988 Topps Al Leiter #35
Al Leiter · Topps · Base
Player
Al Leiter
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
35
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border, corners look relatively sharp with minor wear, edges are clean, and surface has standard gloss with light print dots common for 1988 Topps.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Primarily of interest to vintage set builders, team collectors, and nostalgic 80s hobbyists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually on eBay and COMC. High-grade PSA 9 copies sell for around $15-25.
Description
Offering a classic 1988 Topps baseball card featuring New York Yankees pitcher Al Leiter, card #35. The card showcases a classic 80s wood-grain border style with a vibrant action photo of Leiter in his Yankees pinstripes, featuring the cursive 'Yankees' and player name banner at the bottom. A great addition to any 1980s set builder or Yankees PC.
Key Features
Early career card of two-time All-Star and World Series champion pitcher Al Leiter, iconic 1988 Topps design.
Authenticity Indicators
Card stock, printing dot patterns, and font clarity match authentic 1988 Topps production standards. Confidence: High. Not a heavily counterfeited card due to low secondary market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering bias, typical of late 1980s mass-produced Topps cards. Minor corner softening under magnification.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a set or lot to maximize shipping efficiency)
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as grading fees far exceed the card's value. Best sold raw as part of a complete 1988 Topps set or multi-card player lot. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader using standard envelope or ground advantage.