1989 Topps Turn Back The Clock Hank Aaron #661
Hank Aaron · Topps · Insert / Subset
Player
Hank Aaron
Set
1989 Topps Baseball Base Set
Year
1989
Card #
#661
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX). The card exhibits significant rough cuts along the top edge, corner wear on all four corners, and centering shifted toward the bottom right.
Category
Insert / Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Stable. While Hank Aaron is a GOAT tier legend, this is a mass-produced 'Junk Wax' era subset card with millions of copies in existence.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 4: $5-8, PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $18-25. Grading is not recommended as costs exceed market value.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.00 including shipping. High-grade PSA 9s occasionally sell for $20-30, but this specific copy would not achieve that grade.
Description
Featured in the 1989 Topps set, this 'Turn Back The Clock' card commemorates Hall of Famer Hank Aaron's historic 1974 season when he became the career home run leader. The card features a 'card-within-a-card' design, replicating the 1974 Topps style against a blue 1989-style border. Aaron is shown laughing in a Braves uniform.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame legend Hank Aaron; nostalgic 'card-within-a-card' design referencing the iconic 1974 Topps set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This is a common card printed on standard 1989 brown cardboard stock with vintage-style lithography. Not a target for counterfeiting due to high availability.
Flaws to Note
Frayed/rough factory cut top edge, soft and whitening corners, visible surface scratches, and poor centering (heavy bottom and right borders).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, at a local flea market, or donated to a younger collector. Shipping as a single card via eBay Standard Envelope is the only way to retain profit.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. To maximize value, include it in a 'Hall of Fame' lot or a Hank Aaron player lot. Use high-resolution photos to show the edges clearly so buyers know the condition.