1988 Topps Mike Young Brewers #226
Mike Young · Topps · Base Card
Player
Mike Young
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
#226
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) - PR-FR due to major vertical crease and heavy surface wear
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Very Low/None. This is a common card from the Junk Wax Era in Poor condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.10
Graded Value
PSA 1: $1-2 (Value less than grading cost), PSA 2: $2-3, PSA 8: $5-8
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for 1988 Topps commons in this condition are effectively zero. Small lots of 1988 Topps cards typically sell for $5-10 per 500-1,000 cards.
Description
This 1988 Topps Mike Young features the classic 1988 orange border design with the Milwaukee Brewers logo banner. The card shows a close-up portrait of the player in his Brewers cap and blue jersey against a colorful blurred background.
Key Features
Features a member of the Milwaukee Brewers during the late 1980s. Part of the massive Junk Wax Era production run.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock, printing dot pattern, and design are consistent with 1988 Topps production. This is not a commonly counterfeited card due to its high supply and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant vertical crease running through the center of the card; heavy surface scratching and scuffing; soft, rounded corners; significant edge chipping; off-center centering (Left-to-Right and Top-to-Bottom).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot of 1980s cards on eBay or donated. Individual sale is not recommended as shipping costs will exceed the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading ($20+) far exceeds the market value. It is best used for set-filling in high-volume bundles or for personal nostalgia.