1991 Topps Hubie Brooks #316
Hubie Brooks · Topps · Base Card
Player
Hubie Brooks
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#316
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is noticeably heavy toward the top and right margins. Corners show slight softening, and there is visible surface toning/yellowing characteristic of the 1991 card stock.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This card was produced in massive quantities during the 'Junk Wax' era. Demand is primarily limited to Mets team set collectors or Hubie Brooks player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value for this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for raw copies are typically under $1.00, often appearing in 'pick-your-card' listings for $0.99 with free shipping. A PSA 10 recently sold in the $45 range, but lower grades rarely trade as individual graded units.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps Hubie Brooks card featuring the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' commemorative logo in the upper left corner. The card depicts Brooks in a New York Mets uniform during a swing follow-through. The design features colorful piping borders and a clean nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Includes the 40th Anniversary Topps logo. Features Hubie Brooks, a two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger winner, during his second stint with the New York Mets.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card features standard 1991 Topps gray/brown recycled card stock and flat ink printing. This card is not targeted for counterfeiting due to its high print volume (Junk Wax era).
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering bias; the top white border is much thinner than the bottom. General yellowing of the card stock. Minor softness on the bottom-left corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a 1991 Topps complete set or a Mets team lot on eBay or at local card shows. Individual sales are most cost-effective through COMC (Check Out My Cards) due to low individual value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading is significantly higher than the potential return. If selling online, include it in a bulk lot of 1990s baseball cards to save on shipping costs. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping if sold individually.