1989 Topps Todd Stottlemyre #409
Todd Stottlemyre · Topps · Base
Player
Todd Stottlemyre
Set
1989 Topps Base Set
Year
1989
Card #
#409
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Centering is significantly off-right; bottom-right corner shows slight softening; surface appears clean but lacks the gloss of high-grade examples.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This card was mass-produced in the millions. Demand is limited to team set collectors or 'junk wax' era enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $50.00 - $75.00 (Note: Grading costs would exceed the card's value)
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies regularly sell for $0.01 to $1.00 in bulk lots. PSA 10 examples rarely appear at auction but fetch a premium only due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering in this specific set.
Description
The 1989 Topps Todd Stottlemyre features the classic 80s 'dot matrix' border design with a vibrant orange and pink color palette. Stottlemyre is depicted in his Toronto Blue Jays home jersey and cap against a stadium backdrop. The card is printed on standard grey cardboard stock characteristic of the late 'Junk Wax' era.
Key Features
Featured as a young pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays; iconic 1989 Topps design; collectible for Blue Jays team set builders or fans of the Stottlemyre baseball family.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. This card is from a high-production era and is not a target for counterfeiting. Correct cardboard texture, vintage ink smell, and clear typography consistent with 1989 Topps production.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias (approx 70/30); minor edge chipping common with this stock; bottom right corner has visible white showing; centering is the primary issue preventing a high grade.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a 'quarter box' at a local card show, in a large bulk lot on eBay, or as part of a complete 1989 Topps team set on platforms like Facebook Marketplace or Mercari.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading is significantly higher than the market value. It is best used as a 'filler' for a set or sold in a bulk 'Blue Jays' lot. If listing on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs down.