1991 Topps Gary Gaetti #380
Gary Gaetti · Topps · Base
Player
Gary Gaetti
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#380
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears shifted left to right, image is out of focus, and edges show potential white chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Very Low. There is a massive surplus of 1991 Topps cards in the market, making individual base cards of non-Hall of Fame players difficult to sell individually.
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
Recent sales of raw copies of this card are typically around $0.99 with free shipping (netting the seller pennies) or sold in bulk lots where the price per card is less than $0.05.
Description
Featured here is a 1991 Topps Gary Gaetti baseball card, number 380, featuring the veteran third baseman in his California Angels uniform. This card features the iconic 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner and the red/blue border design synonymous with the 1991 set.
Key Features
Includes the 40th Anniversary Topps logo. Gary Gaetti is a fan favorite, a 2-time Gold Glove winner, and a World Series Champion (1987).
Authenticity Indicators
The card features the correct '40 Years' logo and standard 1991 Topps card stock. This card is from the 'junk wax era' and is highly unlikely to be counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias. The photo provided is blurry, but the cardboard stock from this era often shows 'fisheyes' (print defects) and chipping on the thin white borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set for the California Angels or a player lot for Gary Gaetti collectors on eBay. Local card shop 'bulk' or 'dollar' bins are also common venues.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is significantly higher than the market value. List as part of a larger 1991 Topps lot to save on shipping costs. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap, tracked shipping if sold individually.