1991 Topps Ron Kittle #464
Ron Kittle · Topps · Base Card
Player
Ron Kittle
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#464
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Authentic but showing significant wear. Centering is heavily shifted left-to-right (approx 80/20). Top right corner is heavily rounded/delaminated, and bottom left corner shows impact wear. Surface appears dull with potential micro-creasing on the right edge.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This card was printed in the millions. Most interest comes from 'set builders' or specialized Baltimore Orioles/Ron Kittle collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading this specific copy is not recommended as it would cost significantly more than the market value.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for 1991 Topps commons in this condition are typically $0.10 to $0.25 when sold in bulk. PSA 10 copies of this card have historically sold for under $50, with lower grades often failing to sell individually.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps Ron Kittle card featuring the designated hitter in his Baltimore Orioles uniform. The card includes the iconic 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner. Kittle is pictured in a close-up profile wearing his signature wire-rimmed glasses and Orioles batting helmet. The orange and black team colors are featured in the bottom banner.
Key Features
Includes the 40th Anniversary Topps logo; features 1983 AL Rookie of the Year Ron Kittle in an Orioles uniform during the final years of his career.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a mass-produced card from the 'Junk Wax' era. Authentic indicators include the standard cardstock thickness, 1991 series-specific printing patterns, and the flat red/yellow ink used in the Topps logo.
Flaws to Note
Severe off-center printing (left-to-right); significant corner wear with the top right corner showing visible white cardboard exposure and rounding; bottom edge shows chipping; visible surface wear across the face of the card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari, or as a 'common' in a local card shop's bargain bin. Individual sale is difficult due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. To maximize value, include it in a 1991 Topps team set lot or a Ron Kittle player lot. If listing on eBay, use 'eBay Standard Envelope' to keep shipping costs under $1.00.