1993 Topps Jay Powell Draft Pick #688
Jay Powell · Topps · Rookie Card / Draft Pick
Player
Jay Powell
Set
1993 Topps Base Set
Year
1993
Card #
#688
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the left border; corners show minor evidence of white touches; surface appears clean with standard matte finish.
Category
Rookie Card / Draft Pick
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to Orioles team collectors, Mississippi State alumni collectors, or set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $50-75 (Note: Cost of grading significantly exceeds market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.50 to $1.25 including shipping. Graded copies are extremely rare in high grades as there is little incentive to submit this specific card.
Description
A 1993 Topps Jay Powell rookie card featuring the '1993 Draft Pick' clipboard design. Powell is shown in an Baltimore Orioles uniform and hat. The card features a white border with a yellow name box in the lower right corner.
Key Features
Rookie card of a long-time MLB middle-reliever; part of the popular 1993 Topps Draft Pick subset; crisp early 90s photography.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Standard cardboard stock typical of the early 90s Topps era; correct dot pattern in the 'Topps' logo; no signature or foil elements that would require specialized verification. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Left-to-right centering is approximately 60/40; minor whitening on the bottom left corner; common print 'snow' (white dots) often found in the dark brown clipboard area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a bulk lot or PWE listing), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card show dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is much higher than the resale value. List as a 'Common' or 'Minor Star' rookie. Use eBay Standard Envelope for $1.00 or less shipping to entice buyers looking to complete their 1993 sets.