1996 Pinnacle Certified Paul Molitor Peel Off #118
Paul Molitor · Pinnacle · Parallel
Player
Paul Molitor
Set
1996 Pinnacle Certified
Year
1996
Card #
118
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) equivalent, with a clean surface under the intact protective film, sharp corners, and standard centering for the era.
Category
Parallel
Manufacturer
Pinnacle
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20 - $30, PSA 9: $40 - $60, PSA 10: $100 - $150
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of 1990s Pinnacle Certified inserts and parallel variations in similar condition generally range between $10 and $25 depending on the specific player and whether the peel-off layer remains intact.
Description
Offering a 1996 Pinnacle Certified Paul Molitor card featuring the rare and highly collectible 'Peel Off' promotional layer. The card displays Molitor in his Minnesota Twins uniform holding his bat in a dynamic batting stance against a shiny, metallic background. The original protective peel-off film with repeating blue text is still fully intact on the front, protecting the pristine mirror-like finish underneath.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Paul Molitor during his tenure with the Minnesota Twins. The defining feature is the original, unpeeled 'Peel Off' promotional film layer across the front, which significantly boosts collector interest and premium value compared to the base version.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Features the distinct Pinnacle Certified Certified stamp logo at the bottom and the authentic repeating 'Peel Off' text across the factory-applied protective film, which is extremely difficult for counterfeiters to replicate accurately.
Flaws to Note
The card itself appears well-preserved beneath the film, but minor edge wear may exist on the perimeter. The primary variable is whether the buyer chooses to peel the protective layer off, which exposes the vulnerable mirror finish to potential scratches.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or MySlabs
Selling Tips
Leave the protective peel-off film completely intact as many vintage collectors prefer unpeeled variations. Store and ship securely in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader inside a bubble mailer. Highlight the unpeeled feature clearly in the listing title.