1988 Fleer Headliners Darryl Strawberry #4
Darryl Strawberry · Fleer · Insert / Subset
Player
Darryl Strawberry
Set
1988 Fleer Headliners
Year
1988
Card #
#4
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the top. The corners showing minor whitening, particularly on the bottom right. Edges appear reasonably clean for a 1980s Fleer product.
Category
Insert / Subset
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Moderate. Strawberry maintains a strong nostalgic following among Mets fans and 80s collectors, but overall supply of 1988 Fleer is very high.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Low population in high grades drives the ceiling, but grading costs usually exceed raw value.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies frequently sell in lots or for $1.00 + shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently fluctuated between $35 and $55. PSA 10 copies are scarce and can command a premium from registry collectors.
Description
A classic 1980s insert featuring New York Mets superstar Darryl Strawberry. Part of the 'Headliners' set, the card features a unique newspaper-style background with sports headlines matching the 'Headliners' theme. Strawberry is pictured in his home Mets jersey preparing to bat.
Key Features
Features an iconic 80s All-Star in Darryl Strawberry; unique newspaper-themed design; part of a specific 6-card subset distributed in Fleer rack packs.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card exhibits the correct 1988 Fleer matte cardstock and dot-matrix printing patterns in the newspaper background. High confidence; these are rarely counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Top-to-bottom centering bias; slight corner touches (whitening) visible on bottom edge; potential for surface wax staining common with 1988 Fleer stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC (Check Out My Cards). This is an ideal 'filler' card for a collector completing a set or a player-specific PC (Personal Collection).
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is physically flawless (potential PSA 10 candidate), as the grading fee will exceed the card's value. List as '1988 Fleer Headliners Darryl Strawberry Mets #4' to capture search traffic. Ship in a cardboard-reinforced envelope (PWE) to keep costs low for the buyer.