1991 Topps Bob Melvin #321
Bob Melvin · Topps · Base
Player
Bob Melvin
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#321
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom (approx 80/20) and left to right. Visible corner softening on bottom right and edge chipping on the right side.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a 'common' card from the 'junk wax' era. Demand is limited to Baltimore Orioles team set collectors or fans of Bob Melvin's managerial career.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 9: $10-15; PSA 10: $35-50 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds market value for this specific card unless a high-grade 10).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $0.18 to $0.50 on COMC. Recent eBay sales show large lots of 1991 Topps cards (500-1000 cards) selling for $15-$25 total.
Description
This 1991 Topps base card features Baltimore Orioles catcher Bob Melvin resting his chin on a bat during a game. The card features the iconic 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner and the classic 1991 border design with a red nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Includes the 40th Anniversary Topps logo; features Bob Melvin who went on to become a highly successful three-time MLB Manager of the Year.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card shows characteristic 1991 Topps card stock (grey/brown chipboard back) and standard four-color printing process. This is not a commonly counterfeited card due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues, particularly top-heavy borders. Soft bottom-right corner and rough edges on the right-hand side. Surface appears slightly dull from age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk bins. Selling individually is difficult due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading will never be recovered. Best sold as part of a '1991 Topps Complete Set' or an 'Orioles Team Lot.' Use a plain white envelope (PWE) for shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.