1989 Bowman Gregg Jefferies #243
Gregg Jefferies · Topps (Bowman brand) · Base
Player
Gregg Jefferies
Set
1989 Bowman Baseball
Year
1989
Card #
#243
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) estimated due to slightly heavy top border centering and minor corner touch.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps (Bowman brand)
Demand Level
Low. Nostalgia-driven market with a niche collector base interested in 1980s and 90s inserts and stars.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.50 to $1.50 on eBay and COMC. Graded PSA 9 copies regularly sell in the $20 range.
Description
Offering a 1989 Bowman Baseball card featuring New York Mets infielder Gregg Jefferies, card #243. The card features the iconic 1989 Bowman multi-colored rainbow border design with a full-color action photo of Jefferies batting in his Mets uniform. A classic late-80s card from the revamped Bowman set.
Key Features
Features a prominent 1980s top prospect and star for the New York Mets, part of the early revival years of the classic Bowman brand.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Standard 1989 Bowman card stock thickness, gloss level, and traditional borders match authentic print runs. Not heavily counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering bias with a thicker top border. Minor corner wear consistent with a near-mint raw card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay, or as part of a bulk 1980s/90s star lot.
Selling Tips
Due to low individual raw value, it is not recommended to grade this card as grading fees will far exceed the card's final value. Best sold raw in bulk or as a low-cost single.