1989 Topps Jim Lindeman #791
Jim Lindeman · Topps · Base Card
Player
Jim Lindeman
Set
1989 Topps Baseball
Year
1989
Card #
791
Condition Grade
PSA 3-4 (VG-EX) - Estimated due to visible corner wear, heavy white chipping on the edges (typical for dark 1989 Topps backs), and potential surface scuffing.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. As a 'common' card from the overproduced Junk Wax era, there is very little individual demand for this player unless someone is completing a full 1989 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-80 (Note: Grading is not financially viable as the fee exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for individual 1989 Topps commons range from $0.10 to $0.99 with free shipping. Bulk sets of 792 cards from this year often sell for $15-$25 plus shipping.
Description
The back of card #791 from the iconic 1989 Topps set featuring Jim Lindeman of the St. Louis Cardinals. This card face-down shows the classic pink/peach and grey cardboard stock typical of the late 80s 'Junk Wax' era. It includes full major and minor league statistics up to 1988, along with a brief biographical note about his amateur career.
Key Features
Classic 1989 Topps design; features stats for a member of the late 80s St. Louis Cardinals; common card from the peak production era of sports cards.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock thickness, pink/grey textured cardboard, and dot-matrix printing pattern on the stats are consistent with high-volume 1989 Topps production. High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Significant edge wear and 'whitening' on the back borders; soft, rounded corners; centering appears slightly shifted toward the top-right; general surface age/fading.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot of 1989 Topps cards on eBay, or placed in a 'quarter bin' at a local card show. Selling as a single item online is not recommended due to shipping costs exceeding the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. To maximize value, group it with other 1989 Topps cards or St. Louis Cardinals team lots. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for very low-cost transactions to keep the price competitive for set builders.