1991 Topps Alejandro Pena #149
Alejandro Pena · Topps · Base
Player
Alejandro Pena
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#149
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly off-center (60/40), minor edge wear visible on the bottom right, and potential surface micro-scratches typical for this stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is a common card from a mass-produced era. It mostly appeals to New York Mets team set collectors or Alejandro Pena completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 10: $40.00 - $60.00 (Note: Grading costs far exceed the value of the card at most levels)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of individual 1991 Topps commons range from $0.10 to $0.99 with free shipping. PSA 10 examples of mid-tier players from this set occasionally reach $30-$50, but Alejandro Pena specifically sells mostly in raw bulk lots.
Description
This 1991 Topps baseball card features New York Mets pitcher Alejandro Pena in his classic pinstripe uniform. The card includes the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner and the Mets team logo at the bottom right. The design features a multi-colored border and a blue nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Features the iconic Topps 40th Anniversary logo used throughout the 1991 set. Represents a notable relief pitcher for the Mets during the early 90s. This set is a staple of the 'Junk Wax Era' of collecting.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card stock is the standard brown cardboard typical of 1991 Topps. The '40 Years' logo has accurate coloring and font. There is no reason to counterfeit this specific card due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
The card has visible white chipping on the bottom right edge. The top border appears slightly thicker than the bottom border (off-center). The bottom-left corner shows very slight softening.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-tail sales, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will outweigh the final sale price. This card is best sold as part of a New York Mets team set or a complete 1991 Topps set to maximize value and shipping efficiency.