1991 Post Cereal Collector Series Nolan Ryan #28
Nolan Ryan · Post Cereal · Food Issue / Base
Player
Nolan Ryan
Set
1991 Post Cereal Collector Series
Year
1991
Card #
28
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Estimated. The card shows strong centering for a cereal box cut, but some minor edge wear and a slight corner ding on the top right are visible.
Category
Food Issue / Base
Manufacturer
Post Cereal
Demand Level
Moderate. Nolan Ryan is highly collectible, but this is a mass-produced 'Junk Wax' era card. It appeals most to Ryan player-collectors and vintage food-issue enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20.00-30.00, PSA 9: $45.00-60.00, PSA 10: $150.00-200.00
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.50 to $3.00 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $40-$50 range, while PSA 10s occasionally reach $150 due to the difficulty of finding clean, hand-cut versions.
Description
This 1991 Post Cereal Nolan Ryan card features the Hall of Fame pitcher in his Texas Rangers uniform mid-delivery. This card was originally distributed on the back of Post cereal boxes (Alpha Bits, Super Golden Crisp, Honeycomb, etc.). It features a bright yellow outer border with a white and blue inner frame. The Post logo is prominently displayed in the top left, with the '1991 Collector Series' text centered at the top. The card is in excellent condition for a hand-cut item from this era.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame legend Nolan Ryan; iconic early 90s food issue set; nostalgic appeal for cereal box collectors; high-quality action photography.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. These cards were mass-produced on thin, non-glossy cardboard stock typical of the early 90s. The 'Post' logo and MLB shield should be crisp. It is rarely counterfeited due to high production numbers.
Flaws to Note
Hand-cut edges can often be uneven; there is a visible soft corner on the top right; minor white chipping along the dark blue edges from where the card was separated from the box; slight surface scratching may exist as these were exposed to cereal packaging.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card using 'eBay Standard Envelope' for cheap shipping ($0.60 - $1.00). It can also be sold in Nolan Ryan 'lots' on Facebook Collector groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a flawless PSA 10 candidate, as grading fees will exceed the market value for lower grades. Use keywords: Nolan Ryan, 1991 Post, Texas Rangers, Hall of Fame, Food Issue. Always ship in a penny sleeve and top loader.