1991 Topps Eric Yelding #432
Eric Yelding · Topps · Base
Player
Eric Yelding
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#432
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card shows slightly heavy top-to-bottom centering (roughly 65/35) and minor corner softening on the bottom left and top right. Edges show very slight white chipping typical of the 1991 Topps stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This card from the junk wax era was mass-produced in the millions. Demand is limited to team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10.00-15.00, PSA 9: $20.00-30.00, PSA 10: $60.00-80.00 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw singles typically range from $0.25 to $1.00 with free shipping (PWE). PSA 10 examples occasionally sell for $50-75 to registry collectors, but lower grades rarely sell at auction.
Description
This 1991 Topps Eric Yelding card features the Houston Astros outfielder in a classic 40th Anniversary design. Yelding is shown in his dark blue 'rainbow' shoulder Astros jersey, adjusting his cap with sunglasses around his neck. The card features the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' logo in the upper left corner and the team name in stylized text at the bottom.
Key Features
1991 Topps 40th Anniversary design; notable 'Junk Wax' era nostalgia piece; features Eric Yelding during his tenure with the Houston Astros.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card stock is the standard gray/brown recycled paper characteristic of 1991 Topps. Printing dots are consistent with lithographic processes of the era. The card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Vertical centering is off (heavy top border); minor corner wear on bottom left; slight edge roughness on the right side; typical print snow/dots in the blue background.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins. Selling as a single is usually not cost-effective due to shipping.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($19+) are significantly higher than the card's market value unless it is a perfect PSA 10. Best sold in a Houston Astros team lot or a complete 1991 Topps set. Use '1991 Topps Astros' in keywords.