1988 Score Greg Mathews #124
Greg Mathews · Score (Pinnacle Brands) · Base
Player
Greg Mathews
Set
1988 Score
Year
1988
Card #
#124
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly off (left-to-right), with visible corner softening and minor edge wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Score (Pinnacle Brands)
Demand Level
Low - Niche (Primarily St. Louis Cardinals team set collectors or 1988 set completionists)
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00-10.00; PSA 9: $15.00-20.00; PSA 10: $40.00+ (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots; individual sales are rare due to shipping costs exceeding card value. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $30-50 for registry collectors, but this card would not achieve that grade.
Description
This 1988 Score Greg Mathews card features the St. Louis Cardinals pitcher in mid-delivery from the mound. The iconic orange/red 'Score' logo is positioned in the top right corner. The card design features a vibrant purple border inner-frame with a sunset-style team/position logo at the bottom and a clean white outer border.
Key Features
Features a classic 1980s junk-era design; part of the inaugural 1988 Score baseball set which was known for its high-quality photography at the time.
Authenticity Indicators
Score cards from 1988 used a specific semi-gloss stock; the print pattern and color saturation match genuine copies. Not historically a target for counterfeiting. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias (heavy on the right); minor edge white-chipping along the bottom; top-left corner shows slight rounding/softness.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay, listed on COMC (Check Out My Cards), or traded in local card shop 'bargain bins'.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far exceed the card's worth. Best marketed as part of a 1988 Score Complete Set or a Cardinals team bundle. Use high-resolution scans for listing.