1989 Topps Dave Anderson #197
Dave Anderson · Topps · Base
Player
Dave Anderson
Set
1989 Topps Base Set
Year
1989
Card #
#197
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card exhibits noticeable centering issues with a heavy right-side bias. The bottom right corner shows visible soft rounding and white exposure. Edges appear slightly rough due to the original paper stock cutting process common to this era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Common. This card is part of the 'Junk Wax' era where millions were printed. Demand is generally limited to team set collectors, Dave Anderson fans, or those completing a full 1989 Topps master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10 - $15, PSA 9: $20 - $30, PSA 10: $60 - $85. (Note: Grading costs would likely exceed the final market value of this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1989 Topps commons typically occur in bulk lots averaging less than $0.05 per card. Single sales are rare and usually only happen for 'mint' HOF players like Ken Griffey Jr. or Randy Johnson from this year.
Description
A classic example of late 1980s design, this 1989 Topps Dave Anderson card features the Los Angeles Dodgers infielder in his road gray uniform mid-throw. The iconic '89 Topps design includes a bold 'DODGERS' header in yellow and blue, a side-border dot pattern, and the traditional Topps logo. The card is printed on standard gray cardboard stock of the 'Junk Wax' era.
Key Features
Features Dave Anderson, a member of the 1988 World Series Champion Dodgers. Representative of the 1989 Topps flagship design which is nostalgic for many collectors who entered the hobby in the late 80s.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. This is a common card from the mass-production era and is not a target for counterfeiting. The cardboard stock (gray back), print dot matrix (ben-day dots) in the border, and specific Topps typography are all consistent with 1989 production.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering horizontal shift (approx 75/25), dulling/softening of the bottom right corner, and minor surface chipping along the blue borders. The card is currently resting on a textured surface without a protective sleeve, which risks further surface scratches.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set filler), Sportlots, or local card shop bulk bins. Selling as a single is difficult due to shipping costs outweighing the card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading significantly exceeds its market value. Most collectors seek this card in bulk 'lots' of 10-50 Dodgers cards or as part of a complete 1989 set. If listing, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.