1988 Fleer Will Clark / Rafael Palmeiro Super Star Specials #656
Will Clark and Rafael Palmeiro · Fleer · Base / Sub-Set Insert (Super Star Specials)
Player
Will Clark and Rafael Palmeiro
Set
1988 Fleer Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
656
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) or PSA 8 (NM-MT)
Category
Base / Sub-Set Insert (Super Star Specials)
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low to Moderate, driven primarily by vintage set builders and nostalgic 80s/90s baseball collectors seeking Will Clark or Rafael Palmeiro cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $50-75
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 with free shipping on eBay. PSA 8 examples generally command around $15 to $25.
Description
This is a 1988 Fleer Baseball card featuring Will Clark of the San Francisco Giants and Rafael Palmeiro of the Chicago Cubs. Part of the popular Super Star Specials subset (card #656), the card features a vibrant red banner at the bottom with yellow text, a SuperStar Specials logo over a white star, and the classic 1988 Fleer gray striped border design.
Key Features
Features two star players from the 1980s and 1990s (Will Clark and Rafael Palmeiro) who were former college teammates at Mississippi State and early stars for their respective franchises. Part of the recognizable 1988 Fleer Super Star Specials subset.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The card exhibits authentic 1988 Fleer stock thickness, correct font typography, crisp photo reproduction, and standard Fleer glossy coating. This card is not heavily targeted for counterfeiting due to low raw market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight rough cutting along the top and right edges common to 1988 Fleer production, minor corner softening visible upon close inspection, and potential minor surface wear typical of un-slabbed vintage cards from the junk wax era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or bundling in lot sales on Facebook Marketplace or local card shows.
Selling Tips
Due to low raw value, it is not economically viable to grade this specific card unless submitting as part of a bulk vintage grading special. Best sold raw as a single or as part of a 1988 Fleer team/set lot.