1988 Topps Tom Brookens #419
Tom Brookens · Topps · Base
Player
Tom Brookens
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
#419
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Centering shows a heavy left-side bias on the front border, with corners slightly soft under close inspection and typical light edge wear from the era's card stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Junk wax era common card with demand limited primarily to Detroit Tigers team set collectors and nostalgic 80s set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $0.75
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5 - $10, PSA 8: $10 - $15, PSA 9: $20 - $30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of 1988 Topps common cards like this typically sell for $0.25 to $0.50 each or are bundled into bulk team lots selling for $5 to $10 per hundred cards.
Description
This is a standard base card from the 1988 Topps Baseball set featuring infielder Tom Brookens of the Detroit Tigers. The card features a classic 1980s wood-grain border design at the top and bottom, the bold orange team name 'TIGERS' at the top, and a green diagonal accent stripe in the bottom right corner containing the player's name 'TOM BROOKENS'. The Topps logo is placed in the bottom left corner. The glossy photo depicts Brookens smiling in his Tigers home white jersey and cap, sporting his signature glasses and mustache.
Key Features
Part of the iconic 1988 Topps set known for its nostalgic wood-grain border design. Great addition for Detroit Tigers team set builders or vintage 1980s baseball card collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock consistent with 1988 Topps production, featuring standard cardboard thickness and correct color saturation. High confidence in authenticity. This card is not commonly targeted for counterfeiting due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable left-heavy centering on the front border. Corners show mild softening and rounding typical of raw 1988 Topps cards. Minor edge chipping along the borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a larger 1988 Topps complete set or Tigers team lot rather than individually due to low value), or local card shows in bargain boxes.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees would far exceed the market value. Best sold raw as part of a team lot, full set, or bulk listing to minimize shipping and handling overhead.