1991 Topps Kent Anderson #529
Kent Anderson · Topps · Base Card
Player
Kent Anderson
Set
1991 Topps Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#529
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Centering is noticeably shifted to the left (approx 70/30). Top-left corner shows slight whitening/softness. Edges appear standard for its age on vintage-style stock.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This card was produced in massive quantities during the peak of the junk wax era. Interest is typically limited to Angels team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5 - $10, PSA 9: $15 - $25, PSA 10: $45 - $60 (Note: Grading costs significantly exceed the market value of this card).
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for less than $1 on eBay, often with free shipping in a plain white envelope. Recent PSA 10 examples of mid-tier players from this set occasionally reach $40-50, but a PSA 7-8 grade holds no premium over a raw copy.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps Kent Anderson card featuring the iconic '40 Years of Baseball' logo in the top left corner. This card showcases an action shot of the California Angels infielder in a sliding tag play. The design features the trademark 1991 color borders and team name banner.
Key Features
Features the Topps 40th Anniversary logo (1951-1991); part of the 'Junk Wax Era' mass production period; nostalgic design for collectors of the early 90s.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Current card stock thickness and ink saturation are consistent with 1991 Topps production. This card is not a target for counterfeiting due to extremely high supply.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias (heavy left border); lower left corner exhibits minor softening; common mass-production print dots visible in the background sky area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk lots on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is most practical through COMC or as a 'filler' in a local card shop's quarter bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far exceed any potential return. To sell, include it in a lot of 1991 Topps cards or a California Angels team set. If listing individually, use a high-resolution scan to attract set-completionists looking for specific centering.