1988 Topps Wil Tejada #747
Wil Tejada · Topps · Base Card
Player
Wil Tejada
Set
1988 Topps Base Set
Year
1988
Card #
#747
Condition Grade
PSA 5 - PSA 6 (EX to EX-MT) estimated. The card shows soft corners and potential edge wear. Centering on the reverse is slightly off-top to bottom.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a 'common' card from the overproduction era and Wil Tejada had a limited MLB career.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Recent individual sales of raw commons from 1988 Topps typically range from $0.10 to $0.99 with free shipping. Most value is found in high-grade PSA 10 registry copies for hall-of-famers, not journeyman players.
Description
This is a 1988 Topps vintage-style baseball card featuring catcher Wil Tejada of the Philadelphia Phillies. The back of the card features a reddish-orange cardstock with complete major and minor league batting records through the 1987 season. It includes a brief biographical note about his signing as a free agent in 1982.
Key Features
Classic 1988 Topps wood-grain border design on front (implied by back); features a 'cup' prospect era player; part of the high-production 'junk wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Topps cardstock and printing patterns for the 1988 set. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to low market value and mass production.
Flaws to Note
Corners appear rounded/soft; edges show minor chipping; potential surface scuffing common for this cardstock; centering is imperfect; overall 'junk wax' era condition issues.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk lots on eBay, at a garage sale, or donated. Individual sale is not recommended as shipping costs more than the card.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. To maximize value, include it as part of a 1988 Topps complete set or a Philadelphia Phillies team lot. If listing on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for $1.00 or less.