1991 Topps Darryl Strawberry All Star #386
Darryl Strawberry · Topps · Base Insert / All-Star
Player
Darryl Strawberry
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#386
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is heavily shifted to the right (approx 70/30). Corners show visible softening on the top right and bottom left. Surface appears clean but edges have minor chipping.
Category
Base Insert / All-Star
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Moderate. This is considered a 'Junk Wax' era card with extremely high production numbers. Demand is primarily driven by Mets team collectors or Strawberry completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading cost exceeds current value for this specific specimen.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for under $1.00. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $150+, but mid-grade copies like this one typically do not sell as individual graded units.
Description
Featured is a 1991 Topps Darryl Strawberry All Star card #386. The card showcases Strawberry in his New York Mets home pinstripe uniform following a swing. The top includes the iconic 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo and a starry 'All Star National League' banner. The design features classic 1991 multi-colored piping borders.
Key Features
Features 8-time All-Star and Mets legend Darryl Strawberry; 40th Anniversary Topps commemorative logo; Iconic early 90s junk-era design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. The card displays the correct cardstock thickness and gloss for 1991 Topps. The 'Topps 40' logo printing is sharp. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias; visible wear on the top-right corner; minor white chipping along the bottom edge; slight focal softness in the player image common for this era's printing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set or larger lot on eBay. Also suitable for 'Common' bins at local card shows or for sale on COMC.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far outweigh the market value of a PSA 6 or 7. Use a 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping method to keep costs low for the buyer. Mention 'New York Mets' in keywords.