1988 Fleer Dave Winfield #280
Dave Winfield · Fleer · Base
Player
Dave Winfield
Set
1988 Fleer Base Set
Year
1988
Card #
#280
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card exhibits decent centering, though it favors the left slightly. Corners show minor touches of wear, and there is a visible surface dimple or texture imperfection in the top right white border area.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While Dave Winfield is a legend, this card comes from the 'Junk Wax' era of overproduction. Demand is mostly from HOF set collectors or Yankees team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading costs for this specific card usually exceed the market value of the card itself unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $1 or are found in 25-cent bins. PSA 9 examples recently sold for between $25 and $40. PSA 10 examples can fluctuate between $125 and $175 depending on the buyer.
Description
Featured here is a 1988 Fleer card of Hall of Famer Dave Winfield. The card showcases Winfield in his classic New York Yankees road gray uniform, focused at the plate. The design features the iconic 1988 Fleer 'candy cane' red, white, and blue striped borders. The Yankees logo is prominently displayed in the upper right. The card back features Winfield's career statistics and biographical data.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player profile. One of the greatest athletes in sports history. Iconic 1980s Fleer border design. Features Winfield during his tenure with the New York Yankees.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is an original 1988 Fleer card. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to its high production volume and low market value for raw copies. The card stock and 'dot pattern' in the printing are consistent with late 80s Fleer production.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift towards the left border. Visible print blemish/indentation in the upper right-hand corner area. Minor edge roughness typical of 1988 Fleer card stock, which was prone to chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is best suited for COMC (Check Out My Cards) or a local card shop's bargain bin. Higher-grade copies (PSA 10) would be suitable for eBay auction.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a perfect 10, as the grading fee will likely be 20x the card's value. If selling raw, include it in a New York Yankees or Hall of Fame 'Junk Wax' era bundle to save on shipping costs and attract more buyers.