1988 Topps Andres Thomas #212
Andres Thomas · Topps · Base Card
Player
Andres Thomas
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
#212
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly shifted to the right (approx 75/25). Corners show slight whitening/softening. Edges appear relatively clean but the surface shows typical wood-pulp card stock texture from the era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a common card from a mass-produced era. It mostly appeals to team set builders or set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-100 (Note: Grading cost exceeds the market value of this card in the estimated condition).
Comparable Sales
Recent individual sales for 1988 Topps commons average $0.99 (including shipping) or are found in bulk collections of several hundred cards selling for $10-20. Graded 10s of stars from this set sell well, but commons rarely trade in slabs.
Description
A classic 1988 Topps Andres Thomas card featuring the iconic 'block letter' team name design. The card depicts Thomas in his Atlanta Braves away uniform, captured in an action sequence running the bases. The card features a white border with a blue inner frame and a yellow diagonal nameplate in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features the 1988 Topps design which is nostalgic for many 'Junk Wax' era collectors. Andres Thomas was a steady shortstop for the Braves during the late 80s.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era, characterized by mass production. The cardboard stock is the correct brownish-grey recycled paper consistent with 1988 Topps. There is no incentive for counterfeiting this specific card due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Obvious right-to-left centering issues (heavy right border). Visible corner wear on the top-left and bottom-left points. Common print 'snow' (white dots) visible in the darker blue areas of the background.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot of 1988 Topps on eBay, or placed in a 'dim box' (10-cent bin) at a local card show. Shipping as a single card is generally not cost-effective.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($19+) far exceed the value of a PSA 6 or 7. If selling online, include it in a 'Braves Team Set' or an '80s Shortstop Lot' to increase interest. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping if sold individually.