1988 Topps Dave Winfield All-Star #391
Dave Winfield · Topps · Base / All-Star Insert
Player
Dave Winfield
Set
1988 Topps Base Set
Year
1988
Card #
#391
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the left (approx 65/35), corners appear sharp, surface shows typical '88 gloss with minor edge roughness common to the era.
Category
Base / All-Star Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche. While Winfield is a legend, this card comes from the 'Junk Wax' era characterized by extreme overproduction. Demand is limited to Winfield team/player collectors and those completing 1988 Topps sets.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15; PSA 9: $25-35; PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the value for this specific card unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $1.00 or are found in 25-cent bins. PSA 9 examples recently sold in the $20-$30 range, while PSA 10s can reach $150+ due to the difficulty of finding 'Junk Wax' cards with perfect centering and no print defects.
Description
A classic 1988 Topps All-Star card featuring Hall of Famer Dave Winfield in his New York Yankees pinstripes. The card features the iconic red, white, and blue '1988 ALL-STAR' banner across the top with an American League eagle logo on the bottom left. Winfield is captured in a dynamic action pose following a swing.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1988 Topps design, All-Star subset designation, crisp color and photography.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card features the correct 'chipboard' tan cardstock on the reverse (implied), appropriate lithographic dot patterns, and the distinct 1988 Topps gloss. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Centering is biased toward the left border. Significant 'snow' (white print dots) visible in the darker areas of the image background which is common for 1988 Topps. Minor chipping on the top edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk bins. Selling as a single on eBay is difficult due to shipping costs relative to card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a flawless PSA 10, as the grading fee will likely be 20x the card's worth. Best sold as part of a New York Yankees team lot or a Hall of Fame All-Star lot to maximize visibility and shipping efficiency. Use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for cheap tracked shipping.