1990 Bowman Tim Raines #175
Tim Raines · Bowman · Base
Player
Tim Raines
Set
1990 Bowman Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
175
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Good centering left-to-right, slightly heavy top-to-bottom border, sharp corners with minor touches on top corners, clean edges, and nice surface gloss without major scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Bowman
Demand Level
Moderate - Steady demand from set builders and Montreal Expos vintage collectors, though overall market liquidity for 1990s common Hall of Famers is relatively low.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1990 Bowman Tim Raines #175 range from $0.99 to $2.00 plus shipping on eBay. PSA 9 examples routinely trade in the $15-$25 range.
Description
Up for consideration is a 1990 Bowman Tim Raines base card, numbered 175. The card features a sharp vertical photograph of Raines wearing his Montreal Expos uniform, complete with his iconic 'ROCK' diamond necklace. The card is framed by a distinctive thin rainbow foil border inside a crisp white margin. The bottom border displays 'EXPOS - ROCK RAINES' in bold black lettering, and the classic Bowman 'B' logo is positioned neatly in the top-left corner.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Tim Raines during his tenure with the Montreal Expos. The 1990 Bowman set is known for its oversized feel, vibrant rainbow borders, and premium glossy card stock compared to its 1989 predecessor.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard card stock thickness, correct font typography, crisp photo reproduction without the pixelation typical of modern bootlegs or cheap reprints. Not a heavily targeted card for counterfeiters due to high production numbers.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift favoring the bottom border slightly. Light corner wear on the top two corners typical of the 1990 Bowman standard card stock. No major creases, stains, or surface scratches visible from the front.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay, or bundled into team/player lots on Facebook Marketplace to maximize convenience.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is not economically viable to grade this specific card unless part of a bulk submission. Sell as a raw single, ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a team bag, and utilize eBay Standard Envelope for affordable tracked shipping.