1990 Topps Bernie Williams Rookie Card #272
Bernie Williams · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Bernie Williams
Set
1990 Topps Base
Year
1990
Card #
#272
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6-7 (EX-MT). Analysis: Centering appears shifted left-to-right (approx 65/35). Top-left corner shows slight softening. Potential edge chipping common for this era's card stock.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Bernie Williams remains a fan favorite, but the card was overproduced during the junk wax era, making raw copies very common.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60, PSA 10: $350-450
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $0.50 to $5.00 depending on shipping. PSA 9s recently sold for $45-55. PSA 10s are the outlier, commanding over $400 due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering in this set.
Description
A classic 1990 Topps Rookie Card featuring New York Yankees legend Bernie Williams. The card features the iconic 1990 multi-colored border design with a portrait of a young Williams in his pinstripes. This is one of the most recognizable rookie cards of the 1990s 'Junk Wax' era.
Key Features
Official Topps Rookie Card of 5-time All-Star and 4-time World Series Champion Bernie Williams. High-demand player for Yankees team collectors and 90s era nostalgists.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card shows characteristic 1990 Topps matte card stock and dot-matrix printing patterns consistent with the period. Not high-risk for counterfeiting due to mass production.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues, slight corner wear on the top left, and typical 1990 Topps print 'snow' (white dots) visible in the darker areas of the image.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a single or part of a Yankees lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins. Best ROI for a raw copy is often through a combined shipping lot with other Yankees rookies.
Selling Tips
Due to high supply, only PSA 10 candidates are worth the cost of grading. For this specific card, sell it 'raw' as part of a Yankees team set or rookie lot to maximize shipping efficiency.