1991 Topps Derrick May #256
Derrick May · Topps · Base / Common
Player
Derrick May
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#256
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Estimated. Centering is significantly shifted to the left (approx 70/30). Top corners show minor softening. Surface appears clean but edges show typical white chipping for the 1991 stock.
Category
Base / Common
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche/Low. Produced during the peak of the Junk Wax Era, supply is massive. Demand is limited to Cubs team collectors or Derrick May completists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $45-60 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $40-50 to registry collectors, but lower grades have almost no secondary market value.
Description
This 1991 Topps Derrick May card features the classic 40th Anniversary logo in the top left corner. May is pictured in his Chicago Cubs home blue jersey and hat, kneeling with a bat. The card features the light blue and red inner border design characteristic of the 1991 set.
Key Features
Includes the Topps 40th Anniversary commemorative logo. Features Derrick May during his early years with the Chicago Cubs.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock is the standard brown/gray recycled paper used in 1991. Printing dot patterns and the 40th Anniversary logo are consistent with genuine production. High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias. The white borders are uneven. Minor corner wear on the top left. Typical 1991 Topps 'junk wax' era printing overspray may be present on the reverse.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team set or 'junk wax' lot on eBay. Not worth selling individually due to shipping costs exceeding card value unless sold on COMC.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading is significantly higher than the market value of a Gem Mint 10. List as part of a 1991 Topps complete set or a Chicago Cubs team lot to maximize interest.