1991 Topps Gene Larkin #571
Gene Larkin · Topps · Base Card
Player
Gene Larkin
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#571
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. The centering is favorited toward the top/left. Corners show minor touch-wear, and surfaces appear clean of major scratches but may exhibit standard 90s print dots.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche/Low. Interest is primarily limited to Minnesota Twins team collectors or 1991 set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading costs significantly exceed current market value for this specific player).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw commons from this set average roughly $0.10 to $0.50 in bulk lots. PSA 10 examples of non-star players from 1991 Topps generally sell for $30-$50, though Larkin specifically has very low sales volume.
Description
This 1991 Topps card features Gene Larkin of the Minnesota Twins. The card features the iconic 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner. The design includes a white border with red and blue inner framing and the classic 'Twins' team banner logo at the bottom right. The photo shows a close-up portrait of Larkin in a blue practice jersey.
Key Features
Features the 40th Anniversary Topps logo; Larkin was a key member of the 1987 and 1991 World Series champion Minnesota Twins.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence - Genuine. Features the correct matte card stock typical of 1991 Topps; print patterns in the anniversary logo are consistent with period-accurate lithography. This card is not targeted for counterfeiting due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering bias where the bottom border is thicker than the top. Minor white 'chipping' visible on the red inner border. Softness on the bottom right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team lot on eBay, or placed in a 'dollar bin' at a local card show. Individual sale is not recommended due to shipping costs vs value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. To maximize value, bundle it with other 1991 Twins players (like Kirby Puckett or Kent Hrbek). Use an eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping if sold individually.