1990 Topps Don Zimmer #274
Don Zimmer · Topps · Base / Manager Card
Player
Don Zimmer
Set
1990 Topps Base
Year
1990
Card #
#274
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom and left to right. Softening on bottom corners.
Category
Base / Manager Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche - Low. Primarily of interest to Cubs team collectors or Don Zimmer fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show raw copies of this card selling for $0.99 with free shipping, often as a 'buy it now' filler. PSA 10 examples occasionally reach $50, but mid-grade copies remain under $5.
Description
A classic 1990 Topps Don Zimmer manager card featuring the beloved figure in his Chicago Cubs pinstripes and blue cap. The card sports the iconic 1990 Topps multi-colored border design with a purple and pink aesthetic and 'Cubs' in stylized blue text.
Key Features
Features the legendary Don Zimmer during his tenure as the Chicago Cubs manager; nostalgia-heavy 1990 design; part of the 'Junk Wax' era sets.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock feel, standard 1990 Topps gloss, and correct halftone printing dots. High confidence. This card is not commonly faked due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues visible with the image shifted toward the top-left; minor corner wear on the bottom right; common white print specks visible in the purple border areas.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for 'dollar bins' at local card shows, bulk lots on eBay, or as a filler card on COMC.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading is significantly higher than the card's potential value. Best sold as part of a 1990 Topps complete set or a Chicago Cubs team lot to maximize interest.