Mcgwire Rookie Card Appraisal

1988 Star Company Mark McGwire Baseball Card (Oakland Power King)

This is a 1988 Star Company baseball card featuring first baseman Mark McGwire of the Oakland Athletics. The card is titled 'Oakland Power King' at the bottom right. The design features a vibrant green border, which is characteristic of Star Company sets from that era. The front of the card displays a horizontal action shot of McGwire at bat, set against a crowded stadium backdrop. An Oakland Athletics team logo is situated in the lower-left corner, and the 'STAR '88' brand mark is located in the upper-right. The card appears to be of standard size (approximately 2.5 by 3.5 inches) and is constructed of typical semi-gloss cardstock. It is currently housed inside a rigid plastic top-loader for protection. Regarding physical condition, the card shows significant centering issues, particularly a heavy tilt where the image and inner white border are skewed toward the upper-right corner relative to the green outer banner. There is visible whitening and wear on the top edge of the card, and the corners show signs of rounding or soft edges, especially the top right. The plastic case itself is scratched and shows yellowing, which may obscure the true clarity of the card's surface. A notable light reflection is visible across the bottom text, though the typography remains legible. This card is a product of the late 1980s 'junk wax' era, produced by the Star Company during a time of high production volume in the sports cards industry.