1988 Topps Gus Polidor #341
Gus Polidor · Topps · Base
Player
Gus Polidor
Set
1988 Topps Base Set
Year
1988
Card #
#341
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Estimated due to severe top-left centering issues, soft corners, and visible edge chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This card is from the 'Junk Wax Era' where millions of copies were produced. Demand is primarily limited to set builders or Brewers team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value for this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1988 Topps commons typically occur in bulk lots for less than $0.10 per card. Single sales are rare and usually only happen for high-grade stars like Mark McGwire or Nolan Ryan.
Description
A classic 1988 Topps baseball card featuring Milwaukee Brewers infielder Gus Polidor. The card displays the iconic 1988 design with 'BREWERS' in block letters at the top, a blue border with diagonal stripe patterns, and a bright yellow nameplate at the bottom. Polidor is shown in a headshot wearing the vintage Brewers pinstripes and 'ball-in-glove' logo cap.
Key Features
Vintage 1988 design; nostalgia value for Milwaukee Brewers fans; early career card for Gus Polidor.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card shows correct 1988 Topps dot-matrix printing patterns and period-accurate card stock. This card is not targeted for counterfeiting due to its high production volume (Junk Wax Era).
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues with a heavy lean towards the top and left edges. Bottom-right corner shows visible whitening/wear. Edges show minor chipping common for 1988 card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set), COMC (bulk submission), or local card show dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($19+) will never be recovered. To maximize value, list it as part of a '1988 Topps Team Set' or 'Brewers Lot'. Use a standard white envelope (PWE) for shipping to keep costs lower than the card's value.