1989 Topps Mike Davis #338
Mike Davis · Topps · Base Card
Player
Mike Davis
Set
1989 Topps Baseball
Year
1989
Card #
#338
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). The card is visibly off-center (heavy to the bottom and right). The bottom-right corner shows significant softness and rounding, and the top-left edge has visible white chipping/wear. The surface appears to have some light scratching.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is limited to 'set fillers' looking to complete a full 1989 Topps set or bargain-bin Dodgers collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $8.00, PSA 9: $12.00 - $18.00, PSA 10: $30.00 - $50.00. Note: Grading this specific card would cost significantly more than the card's final market value.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Individually, they may sell for $0.99 with free shipping (PWE) on eBay, though most sellers struggle to move them. Recent PSA 10 examples (rare due to junk wax era centering issues) have sold for around $35-45, but this card does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
A classic 1989 Topps base card featuring Dodgers outfielder Mike Davis. The card utilizes the iconic 89 design with a blue border and yellow name banner. The photo shows Davis in his Dodgers batting helmet and aviator-style glasses leaning on a bat. The Topps logo is in the upper right, and the Dodgers team name is in stylized yellow text in the upper left.
Key Features
This card is from the 'Junk Wax Era' (1987-1994), characterized by massive production runs. Its primary appeal is for team collectors of the Los Angeles Dodgers or fans of Mike Davis, who was a key contributor to the 1988 World Series championship team.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The card stock is the standard brown cardboard used by Topps in 1989. The printing pattern (rosette pattern) and ink saturation are consistent with genuine 1989 Topps production. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Obvious centering issues (bottom/right bias). Lower-right corner is rounded. Visible white edge wear on both the left and right sides. The card was likely stored in a loose stack, resulting in typical surface friction wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot of 1980s cards on eBay or Mercari. Selling individually is not recommended as shipping costs will exceed the card's value. Local card shop 'dollar bins' are the most likely destination.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will result in a net loss. If selling, group it with other 1980s Dodgers or other cards from the 1989 Topps set to make the shipping cost worthwhile for a buyer. Use '1989 Topps Dodgers Team Set' as a keyword if selling a group.