1990 Topps Jose Uribe #20
Jose Uribe · Topps · Base Card
Player
Jose Uribe
Set
1990 Topps Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#20
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate. Centering is visibly shifted to the left (approx 70/30). Top-bottom centering looks better. Corners appear sharp through the sleeve, but edges show typical 1990s white stock flecking.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche. While overall demand for the player is low, there is occasional interest from 'Junk Wax' era collectors or those humoring the internet urban legend regarding its value.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $50-75. Note: Grading costs will likely exceed the market value of the card.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay 'Sold' listings show individual raw copies selling for $0.99 to $1.50 with free shipping. PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $40-60 to set registry collectors.
Description
A classic piece of 'Junk Wax' era history, this 1990 Topps Jose Uribe features the iconic multi-colored border design with the bold 'GIANTS' block text at the top. Uribe is pictured in his San Francisco Giants home uniform holding a bat. The card back features his complete professional stats and personal information on orange/gray cardstock.
Key Features
Infamous internet 'meme' card; while common, it gained notoriety due to high-priced 'hoax' listings on auction sites claiming birth date errors (which are actually standard on all cards in the print run).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is a mass-produced base card with standard Topps cardboard stock and period-accurate four-color printing process. It is not a target for counterfeiters due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues, which is common for this high-volume production year. Minor surface scuffing visible on the top black border area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set), COMC (for slow-burn sale), or local card shop bulk bins. Not recommended for individual sale due to shipping costs outweighing card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are seeking a personal 'Registry' set. Ignore eBay listings priced at thousands of dollars; those are 'money laundering' or 'joke' listings. List as 'Common' or in a San Francisco Giants team lot to maximize interest.