1991 Topps Mike Fetters #431
Mike Fetters · Topps · Base
Player
Mike Fetters
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#431
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Reasons: Centering is heavily weighted toward the right (~65/35), bottom-left corner shows slight whitening, and there is visible surface debris/pitting on the bottom white border below the player name.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is a common card from the 'junk wax' era. Mike Fetters was a solid major league pitcher but is not a Hall of Fame candidate, which limits demand to team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $12-18, PSA 8: $20-25. Note: Grading costs (approx $20+) exceed the high-end market value of this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk or up to $1 for single collectors filling sets. PSA 10 copies for this specific card are extremely rare in the registry but rarely exceed $30-40 due to low player demand.
Description
This 1991 Topps Mike Fetters card features the California Angels pitcher in mid-delivery. The card commemorates the Topps '40 Years of Baseball' anniversary with the iconic logo in the upper left corner. The design features colorful red and blue border accents around the central photograph with a classic red name bar at the bottom.
Key Features
1990s 'Junk Wax' era nostalgia, Topps 40th Anniversary logo, Mike Fetters California Angels era memorabilia.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The card stock shows the correct grey/tan back recycled paper pulp typical of 1991 Topps. The 'Topps 40' logo is printed with the correct color saturation and registration. This card is not a target for counterfeiting due to high availability.
Flaws to Note
Right-heavy centering on the front, slight corner softening on the bottom left, surface dust/print spots on the lower border, high printing volume common to this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a bulk lot or Angels team set), Sportlots (for set builders), COMC (fixed price long-term listing), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
It is not recommended to grade this card as the fees will outweigh the resale value. The most effective way to sell is as part of a complete 1991 Topps set or bundled with other Angels players from the same era. Use 'Standard Envelope' for shipping to keep costs under $1.