1991 Topps Mike Morgan #287
Mike Morgan · Topps · Base Card
Player
Mike Morgan
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#287
Condition Grade
PSA 6-7 (EX-MT). The centering is visibly shifted to the left (approx 70/30). Top-right and bottom-right corners show minor whitening/softening. The stack itself suggests surface sliding which often causes micro-scratches on 91 Topps card stock.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This card is primarily sought by Dodgers team collectors or those completing the full 792-card 1991 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value for this specific player/card.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show bulk lots of 1991 Topps (100+ cards) selling for $5-10. Individual sales of low-tier commons like Mike Morgan typically sell for $0.99 with free shipping, essentially yielding zero profit after fees.
Description
Featured here is the 1991 Topps Mike Morgan card (#287) showing the right-handed pitcher in his Los Angeles Dodgers home uniform mid-delivery. The card features the iconic 40th Anniversary Topps logo in the top right and the classic 1991 neon-accented border design.
Key Features
1991 Topps 40th Anniversary commemorative set; features a journeyman pitcher who played for record-setting 12 different MLB franchises; classic junk-wax era Dodgers collectible.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. This is a common card from the 'junk wax era' with high production volumes, making counterfeiting extremely unlikely. Standard matte card stock and period-correct lithography visible.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias; soft lower-right corner; edges show minor chipping inherent to 1991 Topps card stock; likely surface wear from being stored in an unprotected stack.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk Dodgers team set on eBay, listed in a 'You Pick' style listing on COMC, or traded at local card shows in bargain bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading is significantly higher than the potential return. The best way to move this inventory is to group it with other 1990s Dodgers stars or sell as a complete 1991 Topps set. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.