1988 Topps Andre Dawson All-Star #385
Andre Dawson · Topps · Base / All-Star Insert Sub-Set
Player
Andre Dawson
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
#385
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) estimated based on clean white borders, sharp corners visible in binder page, and good centering.
Category
Base / All-Star Insert Sub-Set
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate; steady niche demand from Hall of Fame player collectors and 1980s nostalgia set builders, but overproduction limits rapid price growth.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.50 to $1.00 on eBay and COMC. Graded PSA 9 copies generally fetch between $15 and $25 depending on the exact buyer market.
Description
1988 Topps Andre Dawson All-Star card featuring the Chicago Cubs star outfielder standing at the plate in his pinstripe uniform, holding a bat. The card features a distinct patriotic 1988 All-Star banner at the top with American flags, a yellow nameplate at the bottom with his position CF, and the National League logo shield in the lower-left corner.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1988 Topps retro design, All-Star subset inclusion, desirable for Cubs team collectors and 1980s set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
Card stock and print quality appear consistent with authentic 1988 Topps production. High confidence in authenticity; mass-produced cards from this era are rarely counterfeited due to low profit margins.
Flaws to Note
Minor potential surface wear and typical 1980s Topps centering variations; exact rear condition unknown while inside the plastic binder page.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a lot or set break), or local card shop for bulk/cheap singles.
Selling Tips
Due to low raw value, it is not economically viable to grade this card individually. Best sold raw as a single, included in a lot of 1980s stars, or bundled with the complete 1988 Topps set.