1989 Topps Joey Meyer #244
Joey Meyer · Topps · Base Card
Player
Joey Meyer
Set
1989 Topps Baseball
Year
1989
Card #
#244
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card exhibits decent centering but shows slight corner wear and white edge chipping on the right blue border. Common 'junk wax' era surface micro-scratches are likely.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low / Niche. Part of the 'Junk Wax' era with millions of copies printed; primarily desired by Brewers team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $15.00 - $20.00; PSA 10: $45.00 - $60.00 (Note: Grading costs exceed current value for most grades).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently under $1.00, often sold in lots where the per-card price is approximately 5 to 10 cents.
Description
This is a 1989 Topps Joey Meyer card featuring his classic 'Brewers' team design with blue/white checkered borders and a vibrant yellow nameplate. Joey Meyer is pictured in his Milwaukee Brewers road uniform in a batting stance.
Key Features
Classic 1989 Topps design; collectible for Brewers team set completions; featuring the only player to ever hit a ball out of Mile High Stadium (at the time, in Triple-A).
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. This card is mass-produced and not a target for counterfeiting. Card stock is standard brown/grey recycled cardboard typical of 1980s Topps.
Flaws to Note
Visible whitening on the right-hand edge against the blue border; bottom right corner appears soft; vertical centering is slightly top-heavy.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk on eBay as part of a team set or '1989 Topps lot'; otherwise, COMC or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($15+) significantly outweighs the market value. Best used as a 'filler' for Milwaukee Brewers fan lots or 1989 Topps complete sets.