1991 Topps Steve Finley #522
Steve Finley · Topps · Base
Player
Steve Finley
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#522
Condition Grade
PSA 6-7 (EX-MT). The centering is visibly shifted to the right. Corners show slight softening, and the card is stacked raw which often leads to surface scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Astros team collectors or Steve Finley player completists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $60-80. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value for this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bargain bins. Recent eBay sales for Gem Mint (PSA 10) copies hover around $50-$70, but lower grades (PSA 8-9) often struggle to sell for more than the cost of the plastic slab.
Description
Features a young Steve Finley in his Houston Astros home uniform with the iconic sunset shoulder stripes. The top left corner features the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' anniversary logo. The design includes a colorful inner frame and large 'Astros' team text at the bottom.
Key Features
Features a 2-time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner early in his career; part of the Topps 40th Anniversary set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. This is a mass-produced card from the 'Junk Wax' era (1987-1994) and is not targeted by counterfeiters due to its high supply and low individual value.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias (heavy left border). The card is currently in a 'raw' stack which risks edge chipping and surface wear from friction with other cards.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk Houston Astros team set on eBay, or as a filler in a 'pick your card' listing on COMC. Value is too low for individual auction house consideration.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading ($15+) is significantly higher than the card's worth. Sell as part of a bulk lot of 1991 Topps or Astros cards to save on shipping costs using eBay Standard Envelope.