1988 Topps Rickey Henderson A.L. All-Star #386
Rickey Henderson · Topps · Base Insert (All-Star Subset)
Player
Rickey Henderson
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
#386
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (PR) or 2 (GOOD)
Category
Base Insert (All-Star Subset)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 2: $3-5, PSA 3: $5-8, PSA 4: $8-10 (Grading cost far exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
In Mint (PSA 10) condition, this card can sell for $40-60. However, in this 'Fair' to 'Poor' condition, it typically sells for pennies or is found in 25-cent bins at local card shows.
Description
A 1988 Topps Rickey Henderson American League All-Star card. The card features Henderson in a New York Yankees uniform prominently displaying the 'NEW YORK' chest lettering while adjusting his glove. The design includes a yellow name bar and a red 'A.L. ALL STAR' banner at the top, and a yellow 'OF' circle in the bottom left.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1988 Topps wood-grain border back (not shown but characteristic of set), and classic New York Yankees photography.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'cardboard' stock texture, specific 1988 color palette, and typical print dots are consistent with authentic late-80s Topps production. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volumes.
Flaws to Note
Extremely heavy wear. Notable horizontal and vertical creasing across the entire surface, significant edge chipping and white showing on the black borders, rounded corners, and visible surface scuffs/scratches. Centering is heavily shifted to the right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk player lot or vintage 'filler' lot on eBay. Not worth selling individually due to shipping costs and poor condition.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the plastic holder is significantly higher than the market value of the card in this condition. This is best served as a 'placeholder' card for a budget-friendly binder collection.