1988 Topps Jeff Hamilton #357
Jeff Hamilton · Topps · Base
Player
Jeff Hamilton
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
#357
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) due to bottom-heavy centering, soft corners, and visible edge wear
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a common card from the overproduced 'Junk Wax' era. There is very little demand outside of team set collectors or Jeff Hamilton completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show individual raw copies of this card selling for $0.99 with free shipping (effectively $0 profit), while bulk lots of 1988 Topps cards sell for approximately $5-$10 per 500-1000 cards.
Description
A 1988 Topps Jeff Hamilton card featuring the classic 1988 border design with the team name 'DODGERS' in bold yellow at the top. The card shows Hamilton in a Los Angeles Dodgers home white jersey and blue cap. The back (not pictured) contains his career statistics and a fun fact on traditional brown cardstock.
Key Features
Classic 1988 Topps design; features a member of the 1988 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is an original 1988 Topps card. The card stock, printing dot pattern, and 'junk wax' era characteristics are consistent with genuine factory production. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
The card is significantly off-center toward the bottom. The bottom-left and bottom-right corners show whitening and softening. There is visible chipping on the blue borders and the card is currently stored in a stack without protection, likely leading to surface scratches.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Los Angeles Dodgers team set on eBay or Mercari, or in a large bulk lot (flat rate box) of 1980s baseball cards. Individual sale is not recommended as shipping exceeds the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading ($20+) far exceeds the market value. To preserve what value it has, place it in a penny sleeve and top loader. If selling, list it as part of a '1988 Dodgers Team Set' to attract local fans.