1990 Sports Illustrated for Kids Mike Scott #154
Mike Scott · Sports Illustrated for Kids · Insert / Sheet-Cut
Player
Mike Scott
Set
1990 Sports Illustrated for Kids (SI for Kids Series 2)
Year
1990
Card #
154
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) equivalent. Card appears to be hand-cut from a magazine sheet, which often results in irregular perforated edges and surface wear. Visible corner softening and potential surface scuffs from magazine handling.
Category
Insert / Sheet-Cut
Manufacturer
Sports Illustrated for Kids
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily from Astros team collectors or SI for Kids set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $250+ (Extremely rare in high grades due to the perforation/tearing process).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1992-1995 SI Kids cards range from $0.99 to $2.99. Graded 9s or 10s of stars from this era can reach $50+, but Mike Scott typically stays in the lower price bracket compared to HOFers like Griffey or Jeter.
Description
This Mike Scott card features the Houston Astros legend in his iconic 'tequila sunrise' rainbow shoulder jersey. It originates from a perforated sheet inside a 1990 issue of Sports Illustrated for Kids magazine. The card features a distinct green 'elephant skin' or 'cracked ice' patterned border, a baseball diamond icon in the top left, and the classic 'SI Kids' logo at the bottom left.
Key Features
Includes a Cy Young winner and Astros Hall of Fame pitcher; rare to find with clean perforations; nostalgic '90s design; high grades from this set are extremely scarce because cards were meant to be torn out by children.
Authenticity Indicators
Distinctive SI Kids paper stock which is thinner than standard Topps cards; authentic perforation nubs along the edges; specific 1990-era color lithography. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Hand-cut/torn perforated edges are the main issue; some fuzzing on corners; the centering appears shifted toward the top-right; surface likely has minor magazine-style scuffing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or cheap Buy It Now) or COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-tail set collectors.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is absolutely flawless, as grading costs will exceed the value. List as a 'set filler' or bundle it with other 1980s/90s Astros cards to attract team collectors. Use keywords like 'Perforated', 'Astros', and 'SI for Kids'.