1988 Topps Roy Smalley #256
Roy Smalley · Topps · Base
Player
Roy Smalley
Set
Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
256
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right edge and top, corners show very minor softening, and edges are clean with slight wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - strictly a set filler or nostalgic piece for Minnesota Twins collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5 - $10, PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $15 - $25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for around $0.25 to $0.50 each individually or bundled in complete 1988 Topps sets selling for $10 - $20.
Description
1988 Topps Roy Smalley card number 256 featuring the Minnesota Twins infielder. The card features the iconic 1988 wood-grain border design, a full-color action portrait of Smalley in his Twins uniform, a team logo in the upper left, and a blue nameplate banner at the bottom.
Key Features
Classic 1988 Topps wood-grain design, veteran player for the Minnesota Twins.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1988 Topps card stock, correct font types, and standard back printing. High confidence of authenticity; rarely counterfeited due to low common value.
Flaws to Note
Slightly off-center from top-to-bottom and left-to-right; minor corner wear consistent with a well-preserved raw vintage card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a bulk lot), or local card shops.
Selling Tips
Not economical to professionally grade given the low market value. Best sold raw as part of a team set or bulk vintage lot.