1988 Topps Matt Williams Rookie Card #346
Matt Williams · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Matt Williams
Set
1988 Topps Baseball Base Set
Year
1988
Card #
#346
Condition Grade
PSA 5-6 (EX to EX-MT) - Centering is significantly shifted to the right. Corners show visible whitening/wear, and edges appear rough (typical of 1980s Topps card stock).
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. While Matt Williams was a premier player, this card was overproduced in the millions. Most demand comes from Giants team set collectors or 80s nostalgia sets.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 10: $45-60; PSA 9: $15-20; PSA 8 or below: $5-10 (Values often lower than the cost of grading)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.00 including shipping. PSA 10 copies frequently sell for under $75, while PSA 9s struggle to break $20.
Description
A 1988 Topps Matt Williams rookie card featuring the San Francisco Giants infielder in a smiling headshot wearing a batting helmet and dugout jacket. The card features the classic 1988 Topps design with a colored border and diagonal nameplate at the bottom. This is an iconic junk-wax era rookie from a 5-time All-Star and 4-time Gold Glove winner.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of Matt Williams, 1994 Home Run leader and 2001 World Series Champion. Features the classic 1980s San Francisco Giants branding.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era where supply is massive; it is not a target for counterfeiting. Correct cardboard stock thickness and dot-matrix printing patterns are visible.
Flaws to Note
Significant rightward centering (approx 70/30 or worse). Soft bottom-right corner. Visible edge chipping and fiber fraying. Potential surface dimple near the center of the jacket.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot or 'team set' on eBay. Low individual value makes it most suitable for local flea markets, 50-cent bins at card shops, or Mercari bundles.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the grading fee far exceeds the market value of the card in this condition. If selling online, use a Plain White Envelope (PWE) with a penny sleeve and top loader to keep shipping costs low.