
Collection of Late 1980s and Early 1990s Baseball Cards
This is a collection of 17 individual baseball cards from the 'Junk Wax' era, appearing to date between 1987 and 1991. The assortment includes products from major manufacturers of the period, including Topps, Donruss, Fleer, and Bowman. Historically significant designs are present, such as the 1987 Topps wood-grain border series (notably Bip Roberts and Mike Felder) and 1989 Fleer grey/white pinstripe cards (including Steve Farr and Dick Schofield). The cards are standard 2.5 by 3.5 inches, printed on cardstock with varying finishes from matte to semi-gloss. Notable players visible include Ken Caminiti (Astros), David Cone (Mets), and Ryne Sandberg (Cubs). The physical condition of the cards varies; while some appear to have relatively sharp corners, others show visible rounding at the edges. None of the cards are currently in protective sleeves or top-loaders, which increases the risk of surface scratching, edge wear, and corner dings. There are no obvious signs of major creasing or water damage from this distance, though the centering on several cards from the 1987 Topps set appears slightly shifted, a common manufacturing trait of that era. The cards represent the high-production era of the sports card industry, characterized by vibrant photography and diverse graphic design elements unique to each brand's annual release.
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Estimated Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Basic Information
Category
Sports Memorabilia / Trading Cards
Appraised On
February 16, 2026
Estimated Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Item Description
This is a collection of 17 individual baseball cards from the 'Junk Wax' era, appearing to date between 1987 and 1991. The assortment includes products from major manufacturers of the period, including Topps, Donruss, Fleer, and Bowman. Historically significant designs are present, such as the 1987 Topps wood-grain border series (notably Bip Roberts and Mike Felder) and 1989 Fleer grey/white pinstripe cards (including Steve Farr and Dick Schofield). The cards are standard 2.5 by 3.5 inches, printed on cardstock with varying finishes from matte to semi-gloss. Notable players visible include Ken Caminiti (Astros), David Cone (Mets), and Ryne Sandberg (Cubs). The physical condition of the cards varies; while some appear to have relatively sharp corners, others show visible rounding at the edges. None of the cards are currently in protective sleeves or top-loaders, which increases the risk of surface scratching, edge wear, and corner dings. There are no obvious signs of major creasing or water damage from this distance, though the centering on several cards from the 1987 Topps set appears slightly shifted, a common manufacturing trait of that era. The cards represent the high-production era of the sports card industry, characterized by vibrant photography and diverse graphic design elements unique to each brand's annual release.
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