1989 Topps Mike Davis #206
Mike Davis · Topps · Base Card
Player
Mike Davis
Set
1989 Topps Baseball
Year
1989
Card #
#206
Condition Grade
PSA 3-4 (Very Good - Excellent) due to severe edge wear, corner softening, and heavy off-center left-to-right alignment.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Dodgers team set collectors or 'set builders' completing the 792-card 1989 Topps checklist.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.10
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-8, PSA 9: $12-18, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: The cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the market value of the card.
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for a few cents in bulk. Graded PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $50, but copies in this specific condition have no significant market value as singles.
Description
A classic 1989 Topps base card featuring Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mike Davis. The card sports the iconic '89 Topps design with a white border and colored inner frame. Davis is pictured in his Dodgers batting helmet and glasses, ready at the plate. The reverse side features career statistics and a short biographical blurb.
Key Features
Iconic 'Junk Wax' era design; represents the 1988 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers roster.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock and print pattern characteristic of 1989 Topps production. Confidence: High (this card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to mass production).
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening on the top-left edge, soft corners, and poor centering (heavily weighted to the left). There is visible surface wear from being stacked without protection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot or a complete set on eBay or Facebook Marketplace. Selling individually is not cost-effective due to shipping fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will result in a net loss. List as part of a Dodgers team lot or 1980s bulk lot. Use 'plain white envelope' (PWE) shipping if selling individually to keep costs low.