1988 Topps Damon Berryhill RC #414
Damon Berryhill · Topps · Base / Rookie Card
Player
Damon Berryhill
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
#414
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering is visibly shifted towards the bottom-left. Corners appear relatively sharp, but typical '88 Topps fiber chipping is present on the blue borders.
Category
Base / Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low / Niche. Part of the 'Junk Wax Era' where cards were overproduced by the millions. Demand is primarily from Cubs team set collectors or set builders looking for specific high-grade examples.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60. Note: The cost of grading (typically $20+) far exceeds the value of the card at most grades.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 in local shops or as part of bulk 'lot' sales on eBay where they average pennies per card. PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $40-60, but anything PSA 9 or lower frequently sells for less than the cost of the grading slab itself ($5-$15).
Description
A 1988 Topps Damon Berryhill rookie card featuring the classic 1988 border design with the blue 'Cubs' team name in the upper left. Berryhill is shown in his Chicago Cubs home pinstripe uniform in a mid-swing action shot. This card is part of the iconic Junk Wax Era set known for its colorful borders and high production volume.
Key Features
This is a rookie card of Damon Berryhill, who had a solid 10-year Major League career. The card is a nostalgic piece of 1980s baseball history and represents part of the massive '88 Topps print run.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card stock is standard Topps gray-back cardboard of the era. The halftone printing dots on the blue border are consistent with 1988 production. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to its high supply and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-left centering bias. Visible white fiber chipping on the sharp blue edges, which is standard for this set. Some minor surface wear from stacking with other cards is likely.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is best through COMC (Check Out My Cards) or as a 'filler' card in a local card shop's dime box.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are CERTAIN it will receive a PSA 10, as grading fees will outweigh the market value. Selling as part of a 1988 Chicago Cubs team set or a bulk lot of 1980s rookies is the most effective way to move this inventory. If listing individually, use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs lower than the card value.