1988 Topps Chris Brown #497
Chris Brown · Topps · Base
Player
Chris Brown
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
497
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Noticeable top-heavy centering, soft corners with slight rounding, and minor edge wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Junk wax era common card with a very small, specialized collector base.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.10 to $0.50 individually or move slowly as part of team lots on eBay and COMC.
Description
Offering a 1988 Topps baseball card featuring San Diego Padres infielder Chris Brown, card number 497. The front features a vibrant action shot of Brown in his pinstriped Padres uniform fielding a ground ball, with the iconic script Padres logo and yellow-orange banner containing his name. Classic 1988 wood-grain or border style is absent here, replaced by clean white borders with an orange rounded-corner picture frame. A nostalgic piece from the late 1980s junk wax era.
Key Features
Part of the iconic 1988 Topps set, recognizable by its distinctive team name banners and vibrant photography. Great for set builders and San Diego Padres team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard 1988 Topps card stock, correct font types, and proper copyright markings on the reverse. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to low secondary market value.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable top-heavy centering issue where the top white border is significantly thinner than the bottom border. Corners show mild soft wear and slight rounding. Light surface wear consistent with age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best in bulk lots), or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
It is not financially viable to professionally grade this card due to grading fees exceeding the final value. Best sold raw as part of a complete 1988 Topps set or a San Diego Padres team lot.