1989 Score Frank Williams #485
Frank Williams · Score · Base
Player
Frank Williams
Set
1989 Score
Year
1989
Card #
485
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is weighted heavily toward the top and right on the reverse. Corners show slight softening. Surface shows typical matte cardboard aging.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Score
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This card is primarily of interest to team set collectors (Cincinnati Reds) or player completists. It does not carry high demand in the general hobby market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value for this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales show 1989 Score commons selling for pennies in bulk lots. Individual sales are rare but typically occur for under $1.00 including shipping. PSA 10 copies of common players from this set occasionally reach $15-20 but are difficult to sell.
Description
A classic 1989 Score Frank Williams card #485 featuring the Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher. The reverse shows a detailed player biography, including his Major League pitching record through 1988 and a unique career summary mentioning his Shesha-tee heritage. The back features a headshot of Williams in his Reds cap with the iconic red and blue Score logo.
Key Features
Features detailed statistical data and biographical information; representative of the late 1980s 'Junk Wax' era design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a common card from a high-production era with correct ink saturation, card stock thickness, and period-accurate typography. There is no incentive for counterfeiting this specific issue.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom and right-to-left centering issues on the reverse side. Minor corner wear visible on the bottom right and top left corners. Rough factory cut edges typical of Score production in this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a larger 'Junk Wax' lot, a Cincinnati Reds team set, or listed on COMC (Check Out My Cards). Shipping as a single on eBay is not cost-effective due to fees and postage.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will be significantly higher than the final sale price. If listing online, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs down for the buyer. It is best used as a 'filler' card for bulk lots.