1990 Pro Set Steve Atwater Rookie Card #112
Steve Atwater · Pro Set · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Steve Atwater
Set
1990 Pro Set Series 1
Year
1990
Card #
#112
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly shifted left-to-right (approx 65/35). The bottom right corner shows visible white chipping/softening. Edges show minor factory rough cuts and the surface likely has common wax-era light scratching.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Pro Set
Demand Level
Moderate. Atwater collectors and Hall of Fame completionists maintain steady interest, but the extreme supply from 1990 production keeps the market saturated.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60, PSA 10: $250-400. Note: PSA 7 or lower generally carries less value than the cost of grading.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $1.00 - $3.00 including shipping on eBay. PSA 9 examples have recently sold in the $50 range, while PSA 10s command a premium due to the difficulty of finding perfect copies in this high-print-run set.
Description
Featured here is the 1990 Pro Set rookie card for Hall of Fame safety Steve Atwater. Known as 'The Smiling Assassin,' Atwater is captured in a classic leaping defensive pose in his white Denver Broncos road jersey. The card features the iconic 1990 Pro Set design with a horizontal name bar at the bottom and the NFL Pro Set logo in the top left. This card is a must-have for Broncos fans and HOF rookie collectors.
Key Features
Hall of Fame Rookie Card. Part of the iconic but mass-produced early 90s Pro Set era. Steve Atwater is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card was extremely mass-produced during the 'Junk Wax' era, so counterfeiting is virtually non-existent. Correct thin card stock and dot-pattern printing typical of early 90s offset lithography are present.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear on the bottom right and top right. Centering is heavy to the left side. Pro Set cards are notorious for surface scuffs and ink print dots.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/low-cost listing) or COMC. Selling locally in Denver would yield the most interest at card shows or shops.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card; the visible corner wear will result in a grade where the cost of grading ($20+) far exceeds the card's value. Sell it raw in a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs low for the buyer. Use keywords like 'Steve Atwater HOF RC' and 'Denver Broncos' to attract team collectors.