1990-91 NBA Hoops Tribune Pistons Take 3-1 Lead #N/A (Clyde Drexler/Isiah Thomas)
Clyde Drexler and Isiah Thomas · NBA Hoops · Insert / Magazine Subscription Card
Player
Clyde Drexler and Isiah Thomas
Set
1990-91 NBA Hoops Tribune
Year
1990
Card #
Not visible (Checklist Number 1)
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Visual inspection shows significant top-to-bottom centering issues, softening on bottom-right corner, and potential edge chipping on the left side.
Category
Insert / Magazine Subscription Card
Manufacturer
NBA Hoops
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Primarily sought by team completionists (Pistons/Blazers) or those collecting the full 1990 Hoops subset. Highly supply for this era keeps demand low.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60, PSA 10: $150-200 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value for this specific specimen)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping on eBay. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $100+ due to low populations, but mid-grade copies (like this one) struggle to find buyers above $5.
Description
This black and white 'Tribune' insert from the 1990-91 NBA Hoops set commemorates the Detroit Pistons taking a 3-1 lead over the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1990 NBA Finals. The image captures Clyde Drexler (Blazers) defending Isiah Thomas (Pistons). The card features a newspaper-style white border with the 'NBA Hoops Tribune' masthead on the right vertical axis.
Key Features
Features two Hall of Famers (Drexler and Thomas) and commemorates the 'Bad Boy' Pistons' championship run; iconic newspaper-style layout used as a magazine insert.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. This card is from the 'junk wax' era and is rarely counterfeited as the cost to replicate exceeds the market value. Card stock appears appropriately aged with correct halftone printing patterns.
Flaws to Note
Heavy centering shift toward the top edge; visible wear on the bottom-right corner when viewed horizontally; minor white surface flecks indicating possibility of ink loss or surface debris.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer) or COMC. It is best sold as part of a lot of 1990 Hoops cards or to a specialized team collector on Facebook Groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card unless for sentimental reasons, as the centering issue will prevent a high grade. Use '1990 NBA Finals' and 'Hall of Fame' in keywords. Ship in a standard PWE (Plain White Envelope) with a top loader to keep shipping costs below the card's value.