1991 Topps Junior Ortiz #232
Junior Ortiz · Topps · Base
Player
Junior Ortiz
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#232
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - The centering is slightly heavy to the right (estimate 60/40), corners appear sharp but edges show minor white chipping typical of 1991 card stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - High supply from the 'Junk Wax' era means this card is easily obtained in bulk lots. Demand is primarily from set builders or Indians franchise fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading fees exceed market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are usually $0.99 with free shipping (PWE). Bulk lots containing this card sell for roughly $0.01 to $0.03 per card.
Description
A classic piece of 1991 Topps baseball, featuring Cleveland Indians catcher Junior Ortiz in a dynamic action sequence. The card utilizes the colorful neon-piping border design iconic to the set. Ortiz is shown following through on a throw with his catcher's mask mid-air, a popular action shot among photography enthusiasts.
Key Features
Dynamic action photography showing the catcher's mask in mid-air; collectible for Cleveland Indians team collectors or those completing the 1991 Topps 792-card master set.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The card shows the correct low-gloss chipboard stock and 'Topps' logo typography typical of the 1991 mass-production era. This card is not currently targeted by counterfeiters due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
A bit off-center toward the right border. Common print 'snow' (white dots) often occurs in the green and red areas of the 1991 design. Slight visible rough cut on the right edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set or bulk lot on eBay. Individual sales are most cost-effective via COMC (Check Out My Cards) or appearing in a 10-cent bin at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($15+) significantly outweighs the market value. If selling on eBay, use 'Standard Envelope' shipping to keep costs low. Use keywords like '1991 Topps Indians' and 'Action Shot'.