1991 Conlon Collection Baseball's All-Time Greats Mel Ott #90
Mel Ott · Megacards / Conlon Collection · Base / Legend Insert (Sub-set)
Player
Mel Ott
Set
1991 Conlon Collection Baseball's All-Time Greats
Year
1991
Card #
#90
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Reasons: Centering is heavily shifted to the top and slightly right; visible white chipping on the bottom right corner and right edge; surface shows light scratches/scuffs from being unproteced in a stack.
Category
Base / Legend Insert (Sub-set)
Manufacturer
Megacards / Conlon Collection
Demand Level
Low/Niche. While Mel Ott is a Hall of Famer, this is a mass-produced 1990s retro-set card rather than a vintage card from his playing days. Demand is limited to player collectors and set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $35-45, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $1.99 + shipping. High-grade PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $70-90, but mid-grade versions (under PSA 8) often fail to sell for more than the cost of shipping.
Description
This 1991 Conlon Collection Mel Ott card features a classic sepia-toned illustration of the legendary Giants slugger in a batting stance. The card is framed with a vibrant green border and yellow accents, including a box stating 'Baseball's All-Time Greats' and his playing years (1926-1947). The back contains historical information and stats curated by the Conlon Collection.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame legend Mel Ott; part of the highly respected Conlon Collection known for its use of archival photography and historical accuracy.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. This is a common card from the 'junk wax' era and is not a target for counterfeiting. Correct card stock thickness and period-accurate printing patterns are visible.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-heavy centering; corner wear is visible on the bottom right; edge chipping along the right side; minor surface scuffs due to lack of protective sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is most efficient on COMC (Check Out My Cards) where buyers look for cheap singles to complete sets.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee ($20+) significantly exceeds the card's value. Place in a penny sleeve and top loader immediately to prevent further edge wear. List as part of a Hall of Fame lot or a Conlon Collection starter set to maximize interest.