1989 Score Steve Atwater Rookie #343
Steve Atwater · Score · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Steve Atwater
Set
1989 Score Football
Year
1989
Card #
#343
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy toward the bottom and left (approx 60/40); corners show minor white touches; edges slightly rough from standard factory cut.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Score
Demand Level
Moderate. Strong interest specifically from Denver Broncos team collectors and Hall of Fame rookie set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20.00-30.00, PSA 9: $45.00-60.00, PSA 10: $250.00-350.00
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5 on average. PSA 9s have recently stabilized in the $50 range, while PSA 10s command a significant premium due to the difficulty of finding centered copies.
Description
True rookie card of Hall of Fame Safety Steve Atwater. Featuring the classic green bordered 1989 Score design, the card displays a headshot of Atwater with the '1989 Rookie' banner at the top and the Denver Broncos helmet logo at the bottom right. Clean surface with vibrant color.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of Hall of Fame safety and Denver Broncos legend Steve Atwater. Score was a premier set in 1989, known for superior photography and card stock compared to competitors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock thickness; Score logo and text are sharp with no bleeding; green border matches official saturation. Not commonly counterfeited due to high print volume.
Flaws to Note
Bottom-heavy centering is visible. Slight edge chipping common to green-bordered cards of this era. Potential surface scratches from being stored in a multi-pocket page without a penny sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card. Due to the lower value of raw copies, a local card shop may only offer credit, whereas eBay reaching national Broncos fans will maximize return.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a certain PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed the value of an 8 or 9. List with keywords like 'HOF', 'RC', and 'Broncos'. If selling raw, use a penny sleeve and top loader for shipping.