1990 Upper Deck Tom Browning #248
Tom Browning · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Tom Browning
Set
1990 Upper Deck Base
Year
1990
Card #
#248
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate. Centering appears slightly heavy toward the right and bottom borders. Corners look sharp, and surface gloss is well-maintained, though minor white chipping is visible on the top-left edge.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. Primarily sought after by Reds team collectors or set builders. Browning is a respected pitcher but not a Hall of Famer, which limits hobby growth.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading fees significantly exceed the value of the card unless it is a perfect PSA 10.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show individual raw copies selling for $0.99 with free shipping (netting the seller pennies) or in bulk lots where the price per card is less than $0.05. PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $40-50 to registry collectors.
Description
This 1990 Upper Deck Tom Browning card features a close-up portrait of the Reds pitcher holding a Louisville Slugger bat while wearing the classic red Cincinnati Reds warm-up jacket. The card utilizes the premium white cardstock synonymous with early Upper Deck releases, featuring the classic green logo on the reverse and a high-gloss finish on the front.
Key Features
Features Tom Browning, who threw the 12th perfect game in MLB history. Iconic 1990s design with high-quality photography. Common card from the 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Card features the standard 1990 Upper Deck hologram on the back, clean typography, and matte finish on the reverse. High confidence. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias. Tiny speck of white showing on the top edge. The gloss on these cards is prone to surface scratches that are only visible under direct light.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or cheap PWE listing), COMC, or Sportlots. This card is best sold in bulk as part of a 1990 Upper Deck complete set.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a PSA 10 for a registry set. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping. List as part of a 'Cincy Reds' lot to increase interest. Use keywords: 'Perfect Game', 'Reds', 'Junk Wax Era'.