1991 Topps Doug Dascenzo #417
Doug Dascenzo · Topps · Base Card
Player
Doug Dascenzo
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#417
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Centering is noticeably off-left, corners show slight whitening, and edges exhibit minor chipping. Surface appears decent but likely has typical wax stains from the era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This card was produced in massive quantities during the 'Junk Wax' era, meaning supply significantly outweighs demand. Interest is primarily limited to Cubs team collectors or completionists of the 1991 set.
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 current market value of this card.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card typically hover around $0.50 to $1.00 including shipping. Bulk lots of 1991 Topps average less than $0.02 per card.
Description
Featured in the neon-inspired 1991 Topps set, this Doug Dascenzo card showcases the Cubs outfielder in his home pinstripes with a classic batting pose. The card features a vibrant purple and orange border with the iconic dot-pattern design synonymous with early 90s Topps. A nostalgic piece of Chicago Cubs history from the 'Junk Wax' era.
Key Features
Features a popular Chicago Cubs utility player from the early 1990s; unique 1991 Topps 40th Anniversary set design; high nostalgia value for 1990s collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card stock is the standard brown recycled chipboard used by Topps in 1991. The 'Topps' logo and dot patterns are consistent with mass-production runs of this era. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Obvious left-to-right centering issues (heavily weighted to the left); minor corner wear on the top left and bottom right; typical rough factory edges common for 1991 Topps stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Most effectively sold in bulk 'team lots' on eBay or through COMC (Check Out My Cards). Individual sales are difficult due to shipping costs outweighing the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will never be recovered. Best sold as part of a Chicago Cubs team set or a 1991 Topps complete set. For shipping, use a Plain White Envelope (PWE) to keep costs low enough to attract a buyer.