1990-91 NBA Hoops Isiah Thomas & Terry Porter NBA Tribune #381
Isiah Thomas, Terry Porter · NBA Hoops (SkyBox International) · Base / Subset (NBA Tribune)
Player
Isiah Thomas, Terry Porter
Set
1990-91 NBA Hoops
Year
1990
Card #
381
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Visual assessment shows significant bottom-left corner softening, top edge chipping, and a slight left-to-right centering bias. The white borders on this set are prone to visible wear.
Category
Base / Subset (NBA Tribune)
Manufacturer
NBA Hoops (SkyBox International)
Demand Level
Low - This is a common card from the peak of the overproduction era. There is high supply and demand is limited to Pistons team collectors or those completing the full 440-card set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-100 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds value for this specific condition)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show individual raw copies of this card selling for $0.99 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $50+, but mid-grade copies like this one rarely sell individually.
Description
A classic specimen from the 'Junk Wax' era, this card features Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas driving against Portland Trail Blazers' Terry Porter. Part of the 'NBA Tribune' subset, the card utilizes a newspaper-style header with 'PISTONS TAKE 3-1 LEAD' in red text above a black and white action photo from the 1990 NBA Finals.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas; commemorates the 'Bad Boys' Pistons second consecutive championship run; iconic newspaper-style design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume (mass-produced) and low individual market value. Card stock, ink bleed patterns, and font weight match 1990 Hoops standards.
Flaws to Note
A very common 'ding' is visible on the bottom-left corner. Minor chipping is present on the top black rule lines. Surface likely has minor wax or roller marks common to 1990 Hoops production.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is most viable through COMC or as a 'filler' card in a local card shop's bargain bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading is significantly higher than the market value for this condition. If selling online, include 'Detroit Pistons' and 'NBA Finals' in the title to attract team collectors. Ship in a standard envelope (PWE) to keep costs lower than the card's value.