1989-90 NBA Hoops Kiki Vandeweghe #247
Kiki Vandeweghe · NBA Hoops (Lyrrus) · Base
Player
Kiki Vandeweghe
Set
1989-90 NBA Hoops
Year
1989
Card #
#247
Condition Grade
PSA 6-7 (EX-MT). Visible top-to-bottom centering bias (heavy bottom border), slight corner softening notably on bottom right, and potential surface wear from being stored raw.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
NBA Hoops (Lyrrus)
Demand Level
Low. Kiki Vandeweghe is a respected player, but as a base card from the 'junk wax' era, demand is limited to set builders or Knicks team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-50
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for raw copies are typically under $1.00 or included in bulk lots of several hundred cards for $10-20. Graded 10s are rare but occasionally sell to registry collectors for around $40.
Description
Featured in the classic 1989-90 NBA Hoops set, this card shows New York Knicks forward Kiki Vandeweghe in mid-air action against the Houston Rockets. The card features the iconic orange inner border, the vintage Knicks logo, and the clean white cardstock characteristic of early Hoops releases.
Key Features
Classic 1980s design; high-scoring Knicks era veteran; early year of the NBA Hoops brand.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The half-tone printing patterns, specific Knicks orange hue, and the card stock texture are consistent with 1989 production. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering; minor edge wear most visible on the right side; corner softening typical of mass-produced 1980s cardstock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Due to the high shipping costs relative to the card's value, this is best sold in a New York Knicks team lot or as part of a complete 1989 NBA Hoops set. Grading is not recommended as the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value of the card.