1988 Topps Dale Sveum #668
Dale Sveum · Topps · Base
Player
Dale Sveum
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
#668
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom and left to right. Corners show visible softening/wear. Edges have some chipping typical of junk-era cardboard stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily of interest to Milwaukee Brewers team collectors or those completing the 1988 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 10: $40.00 - $55.00 (Note: Grading costs exceed card value)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent PSA 10 copies have sold for approximately $45-$55, though these are rare as few collectors pay to grade this specific card.
Description
Authentic 1988 Topps Dale Sveum #668 featuring the classic multi-colored border design. The card shows Sveum in his Milwaukee Brewers warm-up jacket and hat. The 'Brewers' team name is prominently displayed in green stylized text at the top left with the Topps logo at the top right.
Key Features
Classic 1988 Topps design; features popular Brewers utility player and former MLB manager Dale Sveum.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1988 Topps cardboard stock thickness and matte finish; proper pixelation pattern in the orange dot-gradient border. High confidence in authenticity; this card is not targeted for counterfeiting due to mass production.
Flaws to Note
Heavy centering issues (leaning heavily toward top-left); soft corners on the bottom left and right; minor surface wear; standard brown cardboard stock is prone to edge chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is best through COMC or as a 'filler' card in a local card shop's penny box.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be significantly higher than the card's market value. If selling on eBay, use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for low-cost shipping. Best marketed as part of a Milwaukee Brewers team set.