1988 Topps Mike Krukow #746
Mike Krukow · Topps · Base Card
Player
Mike Krukow
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
#746
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is heavily skewed towards the left, the top-right corner shows visible rounding/softness, and there appear to be surface inklings and potential edge chipping on the top border.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Giants team set collectors or fans of Krukow's broadcasting career. Supply from the 'Junk Wax' era is massive.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading fees exceed the card's value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales show 1988 Topps common cards selling for pennies in bulk lots; individual raw copies rarely sell for more than $1 including shipping; PSA 10 copies have sold between $35 and $55, but this card does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
This 1988 Topps Mike Krukow card features the San Francisco Giants right-hander in his classic pitching follow-through. The card utilizes the iconic 1988 Topps design with the team name 'GIANTS' in bold yellow letters at the top and the player name diagonal in the bottom right corner. The card is printed on standard gray cardboard stock.
Key Features
Includes the 20-game winner and beloved San Francisco Giants broadcaster; features the iconic wood-grain-adjacent 1988 design style.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card stock, printing dot pattern in the 'GIANTS' text, and lack of incentive for counterfeiting this specific common player card confirm authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias (heavy toward the left border); soft corners, particularly the upper right; slight edge wear on the top white border; typical dull finish associated with 1980s Topps cardboard stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team set on eBay, or in a 25-cent bin at a local card show. Not recommended for individual sale due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading significantly outweighs its market value. Group it with other 1980s Giants players like Will Clark or Kevin Mitchell to sell as a lot.