1991 Topps Todd Stottlemyre #233
Todd Stottlemyre · Topps · Base
Player
Todd Stottlemyre
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#233
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering is noticeably shifted to the left (approx 65/35). Top left corner shows minor softening. Surface appears clean.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is a common card from the 'Junk Wax' era with extremely high production numbers. Demand is limited to Blue Jays team collectors or set completists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-$12, PSA 9: $20-$30, PSA 10: $50-$70. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value for this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies frequently sell in 'bulk lots' for pennies. Recent eBay sales for single 1991 Topps commons are often $0.99 with free shipping (meaning the seller likely loses money or breaks even). PSA 10 examples of mid-tier players from this set occasionally reach $40-60, but only for cards with perfect centering.
Description
This 1991 Topps card features pitcher Todd Stottlemyre in his Toronto Blue Jays away gray uniform, captured mid-delivery. The design includes the iconic 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the top left corner, a blue and red colored border frame, and the team name 'BLUE JAYS' in a banner at the bottom right.
Key Features
Features the 40th Anniversary Topps logo; captures a key member of the early 90s Blue Jays championship era; classic 'Junk Wax' era design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. High confidence. The card displays the correct pixelated printing pattern of early 90s Topps card stock and the specific semi-gloss finish. This card is not a target for counterfeiting due to high supply and low individual value.
Flaws to Note
The card is off-center towards the left border. The top left corner is slightly rounded. There is minor edge wear visible on the right side. Common for this year, the card stock is prone to light toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team set or complete 1991 Topps set on eBay. Individual sales are most viable on COMC (Check Out My Cards) where shipping is consolidated, as shipping costs on eBay would exceed the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee (approx. $20+) is significantly higher than the card's market value. If selling, list it as part of a 'Toronto Blue Jays 1990s Lot' to make shipping costs worthwhile for the buyer. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader for protection.