1988 Score Chris Sabo Rookie Card #622
Chris Sabo · Score · Rookie Card (RC), Base
Player
Chris Sabo
Set
1988 Score
Year
1988
Card #
#622
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering is slightly favored toward the right side. Corners appear reasonably sharp for the era, but there is minor white chipping visible on the top and left edges typical of 1980s card stock.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Base
Manufacturer
Score
Demand Level
Moderate. Sabo remains a beloved figure in Cincinnati, and there is steady demand for high-grade (PSA 10) examples from set registries, though raw common copies are plentiful.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $250-300
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 9 examples have recently sold for between $40-$55. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $300 due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering in the 1988 Score set.
Description
This 1988 Score Chris Sabo rookie card features the Cincinnati Reds third baseman in his iconic rec-specs, kneeling on the field in a classic '80s Reds away uniform. Part of Score's inaugural baseball set, the card features a white border with vertical red pin-striping elements. The Cincinnati Reds team logo is anchored in the bottom right corner, with the player name in white text against a red header bar.
Key Features
True Rookie Card (RC) of the 1988 National League Rookie of the Year and 3-time All-Star. Highly recognizable imagery featuring his signature protective eyewear, making it a cult favorite among Reds fans and 1980s collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Score 1988 cards used a distinctive matte card stock. This card shows the correct color saturation for the Reds logo and crisp typography. Low counterfeit risk as this is a mass-produced 'Junk Wax' era card. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Centering is approximately 60/40 toward the right edge. Minor edge wear/chipping is visible on the dark green background areas of the photo. Visible print speckling on the white borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (using eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost shipping), COMC for consignment, or local card shows in the Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana region.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a strong candidate for a PSA 10; the cost of grading usually exceeds the market value of a PSA 8 or 9. Use keywords like '1988 ROY' and 'Rec Specs' to attract the right niche collectors. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader.