1990 Fleer Fred McGriff #472
Fred McGriff · Fleer · Base Card / Hall of Fame
Player
Fred McGriff
Set
1990 Fleer
Year
1990
Card #
#472
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right (approx 65/35). Surface appears clean, though top left corner shows minor softening typical of 1990 Fleer stock.
Category
Base Card / Hall of Fame
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Moderate - Demand is driven by Hall of Fame set completionists and Blue Jays team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 as 'buy it now' items. Recently, a PSA 10 sold for $175, while PSA 9s frequently sell for under $30.
Description
A classic 1990 Fleer card featuring Hall of Fame First Baseman Fred 'Crime Dog' McGriff in his Toronto Blue Jays uniform. The card features the iconic 1990 Fleer blue ribbon design with white borders and the Toronto Blue Jays logo in the upper right corner. McGriff is shown in a portrait shot with his glove prominently displayed.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame inductee Fred McGriff. This card comes from the 'Junk Wax Era,' meaning it was produced in very high quantities, making high-grade (PSA 10) specimens the only significantly valuable versions.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. This card was mass-produced in quantities of millions; there is no financial incentive to counterfeit this specific base card. Print pattern is consistent with early 90s offset lithography.
Flaws to Note
Centering is biased toward the right border. Mild whitening visible on corner tips. The thin white card stock of 1990 Fleer is prone to edge chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/Standard Envelope listing), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for bulk consignments, or as part of a lot of Hall of Fame players.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is absolutely flawless (centering 50/50, razor sharp corners) as the grading fee will exceed the value of a PSA 8 or 9. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping ($0.60 - $1.00) to remain competitive.