1988 Topps John Davis #579 Error (Upside Down)
John Davis · Topps · Base Card / Error (Human Altered or Misprint)
Player
John Davis
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
579
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Poor centering, soft corners, and heavy edge wear
Category
Base Card / Error (Human Altered or Misprint)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche. This is a common card from the 'Junk Wax' era produced in massive quantities.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading cost exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales show 1988 Topps commons selling for pennies in bulk. Individual raw copies of this player rarely sell for more than $1 including shipping.
Description
1988 Topps John Davis featuring the Chicago White Sox. This specific card appears to be part of a common printing error or is presented upside down in the photograph. It features the classic 1988 Topps diagonal name banner design with a matte finish cardstock.
Key Features
Vintage 1980s junk-era card; collectible for White Sox team set completionists.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock, dot-matrix printing pattern, and 1988 design elements are consistent with original mass-produced Topps products from that era.
Flaws to Note
Extreme bottom-heavy centering; rounded/soft corners; chipping along the right edge; surface scuffing visible in the blue jersey area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay, at a local yard sale, or traded as a common at a card show. Not profitable for individual sale online due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. To maximize value, include it in a 1988 Topps complete set or a Chicago White Sox team lot. If listing on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs lower than the card's value.