1990 Topps Ray Searage #561
Ray Searage · Topps · Base
Player
Ray Searage
Set
1990 Topps Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#561
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom; visible white chipping and rough edges on the right-hand side; soft top-right corner; surface appears dull with potential minor scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Dodgers team collectors, Ray Searage fans, or hobbyists looking to complete the 1990 base set. Minimal movement in the current secondary market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Value is mostly reflective of registry set collectors; grading costs would drastically exceed market value for this specific grade).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for 1990 Topps commons typically range from $0.01 to $0.99. In October 2023, high-grade PSA 10 copies of similar low-tier players from this set sold for $30-50, but raw copies in this condition are often found in '5-for-a-dollar' bins at card shows.
Description
A classic piece of 'Junk Wax' history, this 1990 Topps card features Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ray Searage in mid-delivery. The card features the iconic 1990 multi-colored border design with a vibrant green and blue frame, yellow nameplate, and the retro Topps logo in the corner.
Key Features
Ray Searage is best known for his later career as a highly successful pitching coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates. This card is part of the massive 792-card 1990 set, a staple of the high-production era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card shows the correct semi-gloss cardstock and pixelated 'rosette' printing pattern typical of 1990 Topps. This card is not targeted for counterfeiting due to high availability and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues with the bottom border much thicker than the top. Pronounced 'rough cut' edges on the right side which is common for 1990 Topps but hurts technical grading. Softening of corners and white chipping on the green borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk Dodgers team set on eBay, or through a platform like COMC (Check Out My Cards) where low-value commons can be listed for several years until a set-builder needs it.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far outweigh the final sale price. This card is best used as a 'filler' for set building. If selling, group it with other 1980s/90s Dodgers cards to increase appeal and justify shipping costs via USPS Ground Advantage or eBay Standard Envelope.