1990 Topps Alejandro Pena #183
Alejandro Pena · Topps · Base Card
Player
Alejandro Pena
Set
1990 Topps Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#183
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Estimated. Significant L/R centering issues (~75/25), rough 'Topps' cut edges, and slightly soft corners visible.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Bulk. Primarily sought by Dodgers team set collectors or 'Junk Wax' nostalgia enthusiasts. Market is saturated with millions of copies.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $45-60 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw individual sales typically end as 'no bid' or sell for $0.99 with free shipping. Bulk lots of 1990 Topps often sell for $5-10 per 500 cards.
Description
A classic 1990 Topps baseball card featuring Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alejandro Pena. The card features the signature 1990 multi-colored border design with a bright red outer frame and yellow nameplate. The photo shows Pena in his Dodgers home blue cap and warm-up jacket holding his glove.
Key Features
Classic 'Junk Wax Era' design, featuring a solid relief pitcher with a long MLB career and World Series titles. Represents the peak of high-volume mass production in the hobby.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. Original vintage card stock (grey/brown back expected). The print dot pattern and color bleed are consistent with 1990 Topps factory production. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias (heavy toward the right border). Visible chipping on the top edge. Softness on the bottom left corner. Surface likely has typical 'wax pack' toning from the era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Los Angeles Dodgers team lot or a complete 1990 Topps set on eBay. Individual sale yield is lower than the cost of a postage stamp.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the return on investment will be negative. If selling, bundle it with other 1980s-90s Dodgers cards. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping if sold individually.