1988 Topps Jim Rice #10
Jim Rice · Topps · Base
Player
Jim Rice
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
10
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) or PSA 8 (NM-MT) equivalent based on visual estimation of nice centering and sharp corners, though surface must be verified.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Jim Rice has a dedicated collector base and is in the Hall of Fame, but 1988 Topps is an extremely high-print-run set with very abundant supply.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $40 - $60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of 1988 Topps Jim Rice #10 routinely sell for $0.50 to $2.00 on eBay and COMC. Graded PSA 9 copies generally realize between $15 and $30 depending on buyer demand.
Description
This is a classic 1988 Topps baseball card featuring Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Jim Rice. The card features a vibrant action shot of Rice batting in his white Red Sox uniform against a blurred stadium background. The front boasts a distinctive blue border surrounding the photo, with the team name 'Red Sox' in script and the player name 'JIM RICE' in bold block letters set inside a red ribbon banner at the bottom. The Topps logo is neatly positioned in the upper right corner.
Key Features
Features a Hall of Fame player (Jim Rice) during his later career years with the Boston Red Sox. Part of the iconic 1988 Topps set known for its wood-grain border variations and classic 80s design.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock and printing characteristics consistent with 1988 Topps mass production. High confidence in authenticity; cards from this era are rarely counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Minor potential corner softening typical of vintage cards stored in binder pages. Exact surface condition and back centering cannot be fully verified from the front-only photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best in bulk lots), or local card shops.
Selling Tips
Due to low individual value, this card is best sold as part of a larger 1988 Topps team set, player lot, or Hall of Fame lot rather than individually, as grading or shipping costs will exceed the card's raw value.