1990 Topps Damaso Garcia #381
Damaso Garcia · Topps · Base
Player
Damaso Garcia
Set
1990 Topps Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#381
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right (60/40), corners show light touches of white, and edges have minor chipping characteristic of 1990 Topps stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is a 'Junk Wax' era common card produced in massive quantities. Demand is limited to set collectors or Expos team enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 10: $40.00 - $60.00
Comparable Sales
Ungraded copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent 'Sold' listings on eBay show individual copies often failing to sell for more than $0.99 with free shipping. A PSA 10 recently sold in the $45 range, but lower grades rarely trade.
Description
This 1990 Topps Damaso Garcia #381 features the veteran infielder in his Montreal Expos uniform, poised in a batting stance. The card design is iconic to the 'Junk Wax' era, featuring a vibrant multi-colored border with purple and pink accents and a bright white outer edge. The back of the card contains his complete professional statistics and biographical information.
Key Features
Features a 2-time All-Star and Silver Slugger winner; Iconic early 90s Topps design; Classic Montreal Expos powder blue road uniform.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card shows the correct vintage card stock thickness, the halftone printing pattern is consistent with 1990 Topps production, and the card is from an era with no known financial incentive for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Right-heavy centering; minor corner wear visible on the bottom right corner; typical 'pitting' or print spots often found on 1990 Topps card surfaces.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a 'Common' bin at a local card shop, as part of a lot on eBay, or through a high-volume platform like COMC (Check Out My Cards).
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($15+) significantly exceeds the market value. It is best sold as part of a complete 1990 Topps set or bundled with other Expos players from the same era to save on shipping costs.