1988 Topps Teddy Higuera #205
Teddy Higuera · Topps · Base Card
Player
Teddy Higuera
Set
1988 Topps Baseball Base Set
Year
1988
Card #
#205
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (Near Mint)
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low (Common 'Junk Wax' era card)
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $45.00 - $60.00 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current value)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in local shops. Recent eBay sales show lots of 1988 Topps cards selling for $5-$10 for hundreds of cards. Rare PSA 10 examples sell for a premium, but this specific card does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
Attractive 1988 Topps Teddy Higuera #205 featuring the classic 1988 blue borders with white dot pattern. The card shows Higuera in his Brewers away jersey mid-delivery on the pitcher's mound. The card front features the green 'Brewers' team name and player name bar.
Key Features
Features an All-Star pitcher from the 1980s Milwaukee Brewers; classic 'Junk Wax' era design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic standard 1988 Topps stock with consistent printing and period-accurate card texture. High confidence (99%). Not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Visually off-center top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Minor corner wear visible on the bottom corners. Edge chipping on the blue borders is common for this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (bulk lots), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop 'bargain bins'.
Selling Tips
This card is generally not worth the cost of grading. It is best sold as part of a Milwaukee Brewers team set, a 1988 Topps complete set, or in a large bulk lot of 1980s cards to minimize shipping overhead.