1991 Topps Marquis Grissom #398
Marquis Grissom · Topps · Base
Player
Marquis Grissom
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#398
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). High left-to-right centering bias (approx 65/35), minor corner whitening on the bottom right, and typical rough-cut Topps edges from this era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. While Grissom was a popular player, this is a mass-produced base card with millions of copies in existence. It has niche appeal for Expos team collectors or 1991 set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies typically range from $0.50 to $1.25 (often with free shipping, meaning the seller nets nearly zero). Recent PSA 10 examples have sold between $55 and $85, but PSA 9s often struggle to break $15.
Description
A classic early-90s Topps card featuring Montreal Expos speedster Marquis Grissom. The card face includes the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner and a red border stripe at the bottom with the player name. The photography shows a young Grissom in the iconic blue Expos warm-up jacket and tricolor cap.
Key Features
Includes the Topps 40th Anniversary logo; features a 2x All-Star and 4x Gold Glove winner; iconic Montreal Expos branding.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The 1991 Topps set used a specific recycled-style gray/brown cardstock. There are no known professional counterfeits of this specific base card as it was part of the 'Junk Wax' era of overproduction.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues common with 1991 Topps production. Visible whitening on corner tips. The card is currently loose in a stack, which risks surface scratches and edge chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk 'Expos' team lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is best suited for COMC (Check Out My Cards) where users buy low-value cards to combine shipping.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the grading fee (approx $19+) significantly outweighs the market value of the card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10. To preserve current value, place it in a penny sleeve and top loader immediately.