1990 Topps Nolan Ryan 5000 Strikeouts #6
Nolan Ryan · Topps · Base / Career Highlight Insert
Player
Nolan Ryan
Set
1990 Topps Base
Year
1990
Card #
#6
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX). Visible top-left corner ding and significant edge wear on the left border. Centering is fairly good for the era, approximately 55/45.
Category
Base / Career Highlight Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. While Nolan Ryan is highly collectible, this specific card was mass-produced by the millions. It is easy to find in most collections and bulk bins.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15 - $20, PSA 9: $35 - $50, PSA 10: $250 - $350 (Note: This specific card is not worth grading in its current condition).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $0.10 to $1.50 depending on shipping. PSA 10 examples sell for significantly more due to the difficulty of finding 'Junk Wax' cards with perfect centering and zero surface defects.
Description
This 1990 Topps card celebrates Nolan Ryan reaching the 5000 Strikeout milestone. Featuring a classic image of Ryan in his early New York Mets uniform, the card uses a vibrant pop-art background with '5000' repeating. It is part of a multi-card tribute subset within the 1990 standard set.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame legend Nolan Ryan; iconic 1990 Topps design; commemorates one of the most unbreakable records in sports history (5000 Ks).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card utilizes the standard 1990 Topps card stock (gray/brown recycled paper back). It is a high-print volume card from the 'Junk Wax' era and is rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
A prominent corner ding/crease is visible on the top-left corner. There is chipping and white 'snow' along the left edge. Minor surface wear is visible near the top border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Nolan Ryan player lot on eBay or Mercari. Individually, it is best suited for a 'quarter bin' at a local card show or shop.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the card's market value. If selling online, include '5000 Strikeouts' and 'Mets' in the title to attract team and career-stat collectors. Ship in a standard PWE (Plain White Envelope) to keep costs down.