1991 Topps John Candelaria #52
John Candelaria · Topps · Base
Player
John Candelaria
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#52
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Visible centering issues (heavy favor to the right), soft top-left corner, and potential edge chipping on the bottom border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Candelaria is a respected veteran, but as a base card from a massive production year, market demand is minimal except for team set collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 10: $45.00 - $60.00 (Note: Grading cost exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell in bulk lots for pennies. Recent individual sales of common 1991 Topps player cards average $0.50-$1.00 including shipping. High-grade PSA 10 copies for this specific card are rare and trade based on low-population registry needs.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps baseball card featuring veteran left-hander John 'The Candy Man' Candelaria in his Los Angeles Dodgers uniform. The card features the 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' anniversary logo in the top left corner, a colored border frame, and the iconic script Dodgers team logo at the bottom.
Key Features
Includes the Topps 40th Anniversary celebratory logo. Features a 1979 World Series champion and 1975 ERA leader towards the end of his lengthy 19-season career.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is an authentic mass-produced card from the 'Junk Wax' era. Authentic indicators include the specific card stock texture and the '40 Years' logo printing depth. Not a target for counterfeiting due to extremely high supply.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias (the right border is much thinner than the left). Dulling/softening visible on the corners, particularly the top left. Common white-stock chipping along the dark blue bottom edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk Dodgers team set or a complete 1991 Topps set on eBay or at local card shows. Individual sales are best suited for COMC (Check Out My Cards) where shipping is consolidated.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading significantly outweighs the market value. When listing, use keywords like 'L.A. Dodgers', 'Candy Man', and '40th Anniversary'. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for protection.