1990 Topps Tim Belcher #486
Tim Belcher · Topps · Base Card
Player
Tim Belcher
Set
1990 Topps Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#486
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is significantly shifted to the left (approx 75/25), with visible corner softening and minor edge wear on the left border.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This is considered 'Junk Wax' era cardboard with massive print runs. Demand is limited to Dodgers completionists or fans of 90s nostalgia.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value for this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell for $0.01 to $0.99 in bulk lots. Graded PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $50, but lower grades rarely sell individually.
Description
Featured here is a 1990 Topps Tim Belcher #486 baseball card. The card displays the classic 1990 Topps design with a colorful border and the 'Dodgers' team name in yellow block letters. The photo captures the right-handed pitcher in his wind-up during his tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The card features a matte finish typical of early 90s Topps cardboard stock.
Key Features
Features a World Series champion pitcher; iconic 1990s overproduction era design; collectible for Los Angeles Dodgers team set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock thickness, characteristic 'Topps' logo, and dot-pattern printing (rosette) are consistent with 1990 production. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to its low market value. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues (heavy left bias); softened corners; minor chipping along the blue border edges; potential surface scratches common with this matte card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team lot on eBay, in a 'dime box' at a local card show, or donated. Individual sale is not recommended due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be 100x the card's worth. If selling, bundle it with other 1990 Dodgers or other Tim Belcher cards to make the shipping cost worthwhile for a buyer. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for low-value transactions.