1991 Score Joe Oliver #345
Joe Oliver · Score · Base Card
Player
Joe Oliver
Set
1991 Score Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#345
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. The centering is favorited left-to-right (approx 60/40). Corners appear sharp with minimal whitening. Surface shows typical matte finish of the era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Score
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a common card from a mass-produced era. Subject interest is limited to Cincinnati Reds team collectors or set builders completing the 1991 Score run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60 (Value is largely theoretical as grading costs exceed market value).
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent eBay sales for single common cards from this set often end at $0.99 with free shipping, essentially resulting in a net loss for the seller after fees.
Description
A classic piece of 90s baseball history, this 1991 Score Joe Oliver card features a sharp profile shot of the Cincinnati Reds catcher adjusting his mask. The iconic red-and-white 'picket fence' border design defines this high-production era of the hobby.
Key Features
Features Joe Oliver, the starting catcher for the 1990 World Series Champion Cincinnati Reds. Part of the massive 1991 Score base set known for its colorful borders and high volume.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from the 'Junk Wax Era' and has no known counterfeits due to its extremely high production volume and low individual value. Genuine matte card stock and correct halftone printing patterns.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering issues on the front. Possible light edge chipping along the bottom border, typical of the card stock used by Score in the early 90s.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set or bulk lot on eBay. Individual sale is most viable on COMC (Check Out My Cards) where buyers buy common cards to combine shipping.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will significantly exceed the card's value. List it as part of a '1991 Cincinnati Reds' team lot or a '1990s Catcher' lot to attract more interest. Use Plain White Envelope (PWE) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.