1989 Topps Steve Avery #1 Draft Pick Rookie Card #70
Steve Avery · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Draft Pick
Player
Steve Avery
Set
1989 Topps Base
Year
1989
Card #
70
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Poor centering (heavy right), soft corners, visible top-right edge ding/separation, and surface speckling.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Draft Pick
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Steve Avery remains a popular figure for 90s Braves team collectors, but the 'Junk Wax' era mass production limits market competitiveness for anything below Gem Mint condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $350-450. (Note: This specific card is unlikely to grade above a PSA 4).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $1. Recent PSA 10 sales range from $300-$500 due to registry collectors, but mid-grade copies (PSA 5-7) often struggle to cover the original grading shipping costs.
Description
A classic 1989 Topps rookie card featuring Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Steve Avery. The card displays the iconic #1 Draft Pick logo in the bottom left corner. Avery is pictured in his Kennedy High School jersey, tossing a baseball. The design features a white border with a yellow inner frame and a red-and-blue nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Early rookie card of 1990s Braves star Steve Avery; part of the popular #1 Draft Pick subset; iconic 1989 Topps design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card exhibits the standard cardboard stock and matte finish characteristic of late 80s Topps. This card is not generally targeted for counterfeiting due to its high supply and low individual value.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering issues; soft and rounded corners (especially top right); visible edge wear and card stock delamination on the top edge; surface spotting throughout the image area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or a local card shop's bargain bin. This card is best sold as part of an Atlanta Braves team set or a 1989 Topps rookie lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card; the cost of grading significantly exceeds its value. List it for a low 'Buy it Now' price on eBay or bundle it with other 1989 Topps rookies like Ken Griffey Jr. or Randy Johnson to attract interest.