1988 Topps Pat Perry #434
Pat Perry · Topps · Base Card
Player
Pat Perry
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
#434
Condition Grade
PSA 3-4 (Very Good/Excellent). Centering is heavily shifted to the top-left (approx 90/10). The top-left corner shows significant fraying and rounding. The top edge is rough and shows signs of "chipping" common with the 1988 red-border design. Surface appears to have minor scuffing.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. As a common card from the mass-produced 'Junk Wax' era, there is virtually no demand for this card outside of bulk lots or Cubs team set collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.10
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Due to centering and corner damage, this card is not a candidate for professional grading as costs would exceed value.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk sets. PSA 10 (Gem Mint) copies occasionally sell for $40-60 to registry collectors, but this specific card is in low-grade condition and would not achieve that value.
Description
Featured is the 1988 Topps Pat Perry card, featuring the left-handed pitcher in his Chicago Cubs jersey. The card boasts the iconic 1988 Topps design with its vibrant red and white polka-dot side borders and bold 'CUBS' block lettering in the upper left corner. The reverse side contains career statistics and biographical information on grey cardstock.
Key Features
Features a member of the 1980s Chicago Cubs; classic "Junk Wax" era design; affordable team set filler for completionists.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock, dot-pattern printing, and Topps logo are consistent with mass-produced 1988 Topps baseball cards. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Severe off-center printing (heavy top and left lean); rounded/frayed top-left corner; edge wear along the top red border; overall signs of being handled without protection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot of 1980s cards on platforms like eBay or Facebook Marketplace, or donated to youth organizations. Individual sale is not recommended due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. To maximize value, group it with other 1988 Topps Cubs cards or sell in a large flat-rate box of mixed 80s/90s cards. Use '1988 Topps Cubs Lot' as a keyword if listing with others.