1988 Topps Chris Brown #582 San Diego Padres
Chris Brown · Topps · Base
Player
Chris Brown
Set
1988 Topps
Year
1988
Card #
#582
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Estimated. The card shows significant top-to-bottom off-centering, whitening on the corners (especially top-right), and possible surface wear on the right border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This card is part of the 'Junk Wax Era' where millions of copies were printed, making it highly common and easily accessible.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $75-100 (Note: Grading cost exceeds total value for lower grades).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently under $1.00. PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $30-$50 to registry collectors, but this specific copy would not achieve that grade.
Description
A classic 1988 Topps baseball card featuring San Diego Padres third baseman Chris Brown. The card utilizes the iconic 1988 design with bold block 'PADRES' lettering at the top and the player name in a diagonal banner at the bottom right. Brown is pictured in the Padres' brown and orange pullover jersey from that era.
Key Features
Junk Wax Era nostalgic design; 1986 All-Star player; affordable addition for team completionists or player collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Standard cardboard stock for the 1988 Topps set. No high-quality counterfeits of this specific player exist as it is a common card. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering issues; softened corners with visible white cardboard exposure; rough right-side edge cut; minor surface specks common to 1988 Topps card stock.
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 profitable due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fee for grading is significantly higher than the card's market value. Best sold as part of a 1988 Topps complete set or a San Diego Padres team lot to maximize appeal.