1991 Topps Ernie Riles #126
Ernie Riles · Topps · Base Card
Player
Ernie Riles
Set
1991 Topps Baseball
Year
1991
Card #
#126
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT): Centering is shifted significantly to the left (approx 75/25). Corners show visible softening on the top left and bottom right. Surface appears to have standard Topps 'dimpling' or white print spots common for the era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low: This is considered a 'common' card from the Junk Wax era. Demand is limited to team collectors, set completionists, or player aficionados.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds value for this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are typically under $1.00, often sold in lots of 10-50 cards for $5-10. High-grade PSA 10 specimens occasionally sell for $30-50 to registry collectors, but this specific card would not achieve that grade.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps baseball card featuring Ernie Riles of the San Francisco Giants. The card commemorates Topps' 40th anniversary with the celebratory logo in the upper left corner. Riles is depicted in his San Francisco Giants home uniform, holding a bat at the plate with a catcher visible in the foreground. The design features the iconic 1991 color-coordinated piping and bold team name at the bottom.
Key Features
Includes the Topps '40 Years of Baseball' logo. Ernie Riles was a reliable utility infielder known for his stint with the Brewers and Giants. Represents the height of the 'Junk Wax' production era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card stock is the correct beige/gray cardboard used in 1991. The 40th-anniversary logo is properly printed without bleed. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to high supply and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues (heavy left border). Softening on the corners, particularly the top-left tip. Edge chipping on the bottom border. 1991 Topps card stock is prone to minor surface discoloration and 'snow' (white print flecks).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay, or placed in a 'quarter-box' at a local card show. Selling as an individual single online is difficult due to shipping costs outweighing the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee (approx. $20+) will be significantly higher than the card's worth. If selling, list it as part of a San Francisco Giants team lot or a 1991 Topps complete set to maximize visibility.