1990 Bowman Howard Farmer #30
Howard Farmer · Bowman (Topps) · Base Card / Rookie Prospect
Player
Howard Farmer
Set
1990 Bowman
Year
1990
Card #
#30
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Condition shows significant centering issues (heavy favor to the right), corner softening on the bottom left/right, and visible surface scuffing/print defects near the arm area.
Category
Base Card / Rookie Prospect
Manufacturer
Bowman (Topps)
Demand Level
Niche/Low. Howard Farmer had a brief MLB career (1990-1991), resulting in low player-specific demand. Most interest comes from set collectors completing the 1990 Bowman run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds the market value of this specific player).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.10 to $0.50 in bulk lots. Individual sales are rare due to high shipping costs relative to value. A PSA 10 copy sold for under $50, but lower grades rarely trade as individual units.
Description
Featured here is a 1990 Bowman Howard Farmer card #30 of the Montreal Expos. This card features the classic 1990 Bowman design with a multi-colored gradient border and the iconic red 'B' logo in the upper left corner. Farmer is shown in his Expos uniform holding a Rawlings glove. The reverse side (not shown) typically features a 'Yearly Stats vs. Teams' chart unique to this set.
Key Features
Early professional card of pitcher Howard Farmer; classic 'Junk Wax' era design; full Expos team logo branding; larger card dimensions than standard 1980s cards.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. This is a common card from the overproduction era (1987-1994) and is not targeted for counterfeiting. Correct card stock texture and period-accurate color registration observed.
Flaws to Note
Severe centering issues with the right border being much thinner than the left; corner wear and rounding visible on the bottom corners; apparent surface indentations or ink transfer on the player's red jersey; black ink speckling on the white bottom border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set (Montreal Expos) or a bulk lot on eBay. Not worth the fees of individual listing unless sold on a platform like COMC for a few cents.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading is significantly higher than the card's potential value. Use it to complete a 1990 Bowman set or donate it to a young collector. If shipping, use a standard envelope (PWE) to keep costs below the card's value.