1988 Score Kevin Elster Rookie Prospect #624
Kevin Elster · Score · Rookie Card
Player
Kevin Elster
Set
1988 Score Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
624
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) with decent centering, sharp corners, and clean surface, though minor corner softening keeps it from higher grades.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Score
Demand Level
Low. Common vintage junk wax era card with a niche collector base.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10 - $15, PSA 9: $20 - $30, PSA 10: $75 - $100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for around $0.25 to $0.50 on eBay and COMC. Graded PSA 9 copies occasionally trade around $15-20.
Description
Offering a 1988 Score Kevin Elster Rookie Prospect card, number 624. Features a vibrant orange border typical of the iconic 1988 Score set, with the player name and position printed in white at the bottom alongside the Score logo. The image shows Elster in his New York Mets uniform fielding on the diamond.
Key Features
Part of the inaugural 1988 Score set, which revolutionized the hobby with a full-bleed colored border design and back-of-card statistics. Features a classic 80s Rookie Prospect subset designation.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard card stock and printing dot patterns consistent with authentic 1988 Score production. Not a high-value card, so counterfeits are practically non-existent.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner rounding and minor edge chipping visible along the orange borders common to the 1988 Score production quality.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best in bulk lots), or local card shops.
Selling Tips
Not economical to grade due to low market value. Best sold as part of a 1988 Score team set or bulk lot with other 80s stars.