1988 Score Frank Williams #148
Frank Williams · Score (Optigraphics) · Base
Player
Frank Williams
Set
1988 Score
Year
1988
Card #
#148
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly off top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Corners are relatively sharp but show minor softening at the top right. Surface looks clean with no major visible scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Score (Optigraphics)
Demand Level
Low - Niche. This is a common card from the 'Junk Wax' era. Demand is limited to Cincinnati Reds team collectors or set-builders completing the 1988 Score master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $4.00 - $8.00, PSA 9: $12.00 - $18.00, PSA 10: $35.00 - $55.00
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for under $1.00, often in 'pick-your-card' bulk listings for $0.50-$0.99 with free shipping. Only PSA 10 examples command a premium (approx. $40), and those are rarely submitted for grading due to low ROI.
Description
This 1988 Score Frank Williams #148 features the Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher in a dynamic mid-delivery action shot on the mound. The card design is classic 1988 Score, featuring a red border frame with a blue arc at the bottom containing the team name 'REDS' and position 'RP'. The Score logo is prominently displayed in the top right corner. The photo captures Williams in his road grey Reds uniform.
Key Features
Iconic first-year set for the Score brand; features dynamic sports photography which was a hallmark of the 1988 set compared to competitors like Topps or Donruss.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock is the standard white card stock used by Score in 1988. The orange/red ink is vibrant and the 'Score' logo includes the characteristic blue halftone. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
The card is slightly off-center towards the bottom right. There is minor chipping evident on the red border edges, which is extremely common for this set due to the high-ink borders. Top right corner shows a tiny touch of white.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, or through a platform like COMC (Check Out My Cards) where buyers search for individual common cards to finish sets. Not recommended for major auction houses.
Selling Tips
It is not financially viable to grade this card, as the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value. Best used as a 'filler' in a team set or sold in a bulk '80s baseball' lot. If listing individually, use high-resolution scans.
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