1991 Topps Jeff Russell #423
Jeff Russell · Topps · Base
Player
Jeff Russell
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#423
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is roughly 60/40 left-to-right; notable softening on the top-right and bottom-right corners; visible white chipping on the left edge; surface appears clean but lacks the gloss of high-grade examples.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This is a common card from a mass-produced era. Demand is primarily from Texas Rangers team set collectors or 1991 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $100-125 (Note: Grading fees exceed the value of this card).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show individual raw copies of this card selling for $0.99 with free shipping (effectively a net loss for the seller) or as part of bulk lots where the price per card is less than $0.01.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps Jeff Russell card features the Texas Rangers pitcher in his home white uniform, holding a baseball and sporting his signature mustache. The card commemorates Topps' 40th anniversary with the iconic 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner. The design features a red, white, and blue border system characteristic of early 90s aesthetics.
Key Features
Includes the Topps 40th Anniversary logo; features a two-time All-Star and 1989 AL Saves Leader.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. High confidence. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era where supply is extremely high; there is no economic incentive to counterfeit this specific card.
Flaws to Note
Soft corners (especially right side), edge wear/chipping on the left, slightly off-center left-to-right, and general 'junk wax' era mass-production wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Most effectively sold in bulk 'team bags' or as part of a complete 1991 Topps set. Individual sales are best on COMC or as 'Quarter Boxes' at local card shows.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee (approx. $19+) is significantly higher than the card's market value. If selling on eBay, use the eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping. Best sold as part of a lot of Texas Rangers cards.