1991 Topps Doc Gooden #310
Dwight "Doc" Gooden · Topps · Base
Player
Dwight "Doc" Gooden
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#310
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering is approximately 55/45 left-to-right. Corners appear relatively sharp but show minor touches of wear on the bottom right. Surface appears clean without major scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. As a mass-produced card from the peak of the junk wax era, there is a massive supply. Demand is limited to player collectors or those completing full set registries.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-$12, PSA 9: $15-$25, PSA 10: $60-$85
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in local card shop 'dollar bins'. Recent eBay sales show PSA 10 copies reaching $75, while PSA 9s frequently struggle to break $20 after shipping.
Description
A classic piece of 'Junk Wax' era history, this 1991 Topps Dwight Gooden features the Mets ace in a ready fielding stance on the basepath. The design includes the iconic 40th Anniversary Topps logo (on the back) and the colorful 1991 border piping. The card displays vibrant green grass and the signature blue and orange Mets away uniform.
Key Features
Features a New York Mets legend and 1985 Cy Young winner. Notable for the 1991 Topps 40th Anniversary year design. High nostalgia value for collectors of the 90s era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock shows the correct grey/brown porous cardboard typical of 1991 Topps. The 'Topps' logo font and color saturation match production standards. High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner softening on the bottom right. Very slight top-to-bottom centering bias. This set is known for 'white snow' print defects in the dark green backgrounds, though this specimen looks fairly clear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a bulk lot of Mets cards or 1991 Topps cards on eBay. Individual raw sales are best suited for Sportlots or COMC where shipping costs are consolidated.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a PSA 10, as grading fees will far exceed the value of a PSA 8 or 9. List as part of a 'Mets Team Set' or 'Dwight Gooden Career Lot' to attract buyers looking to save on shipping.