1988 Topps Matt Nokes #386
Matt Nokes · Topps · Base
Player
Matt Nokes
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
386
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right on the front, corners show slight softening, edges have minor chipping characteristic of the 1988 Topps set, and the surface appears clean with standard gloss for the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - A common base card from the junk wax era with a very small collector base, primarily driven by player-specific team collectors or nostalgic set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1988 Topps Matt Nokes #386 range from $0.10 to $0.50 on eBay and COMC. Graded copies rarely trade due to the low value of the card.
Description
This is a 1988 Topps Baseball card featuring catcher Matt Nokes of the Detroit Tigers. The card features the classic 1988 Topps wood-grain border design, with the team name 'TIGERS' prominently displayed in orange block letters at the top, and the player's name on a green banner with the iconic Topps All-Star Rookie yellow trophy in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features Matt Nokes during his productive tenure with the Detroit Tigers, highlighting his selection to the Topps All-Star Rookie Team. Part of the massively produced 1988 Topps flagship set known for its distinctive wood-grain border design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard 1988 Topps card stock thickness, correct back printing and typography, and standard gloss. This card is from a heavily produced era and is not a common target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering bias toward the right edge on the front. Minor corner wear and standard edge chipping typical of unsealed 1980s wax packs.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a lot), or local card shop bulk boxes. Selling individually is not cost-effective due to low raw value.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a 1988 Topps complete set or a Detroit Tigers team lot. Do not grade this card as grading fees will far exceed the card's final market value. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader if sold individually.