1991 Topps Desert Shield Jim Gentile #489
Jim Gentile · Topps · Parallel / Insert Set (Topps Collectors' Series / Desert Shield subset)
Player
Jim Gentile
Set
1991 Topps Baseball Desert Shield
Year
1991
Card #
#489
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right side on the front, corners look sharp with minor touch, edges are clean, surface is relatively glossy with no major scratches or print defects visible.
Category
Parallel / Insert Set (Topps Collectors' Series / Desert Shield subset)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Steady collector demand for Baltimore Orioles vintage stars and Topps insert subsets from the early 1990s.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10 - $25
Graded Value
PSA 6: $30-45, PSA 7: $50-75, PSA 8: $100-150
Comparable Sales
Similar early 90s Topps insert and subset cards of star players in comparable raw Near Mint condition typically trade between $10 and $25 depending on exact buyer demand and platform fees.
Description
Up for consideration is a 1991 Topps Jim Gentile Baltimore Orioles card featuring the special Topps Collectors' Series design with a wood-grain border framing the player portrait and a yellow nameplate at the bottom. The card captures Gentile in his Orioles uniform holding a bat, styled as a throwback/vintage tribute insert. The card stock is crisp with clean white borders on the front.
Key Features
Part of a special Topps Collectors' Series subset focusing on historical greats and record holders, featuring popular Baltimore Orioles slugger Jim Gentile. Classic wood-grain border design appeals to vintage and set collectors alike.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard modern Topps card stock thickness for 1991, crisp printing resolution in the photo and borders, no signs of modern digital pixelation or inkjet rosette patterns typical of unauthorized reprints.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-heavy centering on the front border. Minor corner softness under close magnification. No creases, bends, or major surface stains.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are the best platforms to reach set builders and team collectors looking for specific Topps insert cards.
Selling Tips
Raw cards of this tier are best sold in clear penny sleeves and top loaders with clear, high-resolution scans or photos of both front and back. Use accurate keywords including the player name, team, year, and set details.