1991 Topps Scott Coolbaugh #442
Scott Coolbaugh · Topps · Base Card
Player
Scott Coolbaugh
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#442
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6-7 (EX-MT). The centering is visibly shifted to the left (approx 65/35 to 70/30). The right edge shows some minor roughness and corners appear slightly soft, typical of the era's wood-pulp cardstock.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low / Niche. The card is primarily sought by San Diego Padres team collectors or set builders completing the 792-card 1991 set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $50-75 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds market value for this specific player).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots; individual PSA 10 examples (rarely submitted) have sold for $30-$60 in the last two years, but lower grades are essentially considered 'bulk junk'.
Description
This 1991 Topps card features Scott Coolbaugh in his San Diego Padres uniform. The design commemorates the 40th anniversary of Topps baseball cards, as indicated by the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner. The card displays a classic multi-colored border design with Coolbaugh in a batting stance. It is a standard base card from the height of the 'Junk Wax' era.
Key Features
Includes the iconic Topps 40th Anniversary logo; part of one of the most highly produced sets in baseball card history; features a recognizable MLB journeyman and later coach.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The card exhibits the correct matte cardstock, printing registration, and color hues for 1991 Topps products. There is virtually no risk of counterfeiting for this specific card due to its high supply and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right off-centering; minor white touches on corners; rough factory cut on the right edge; typical dullness of 1991 cardstock surface.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team lot or set on eBay; otherwise, it is most suited for a 'Common' box at a local card show or donated to youth programs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will outweigh the return. If selling, list it with other 1991 Padres cards to save on shipping. Use keywords like '1991 Topps Base Set' and 'SD Padres' for better search visibility.