1990 Fleer Jose Rijo #406
Jose Rijo · Fleer · Base
Player
Jose Rijo
Set
1990 Fleer Base
Year
1990
Card #
#406
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears approximately 60/40 left-to-right, corners look relatively sharp with minor white showing on the bottom right, and edges show slight factory rough-cut common for Fleer.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low - This card was produced in massive quantities during the 'Junk Wax' era. Demand is limited to player collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent sales show 1990 Fleer base cards selling for $0.10 to $0.99 in raw condition, often sold in large lots for pennies per card. PSA 10 examples occasionally reach $50, but PSA 8 or 9 grades often sell for less than the cost of the grading fee.
Description
This 1990 Fleer Jose Rijo #406 features the Cincinnati Reds pitcher in his white pinstripe home jersey mid-delivery. The card design is characteristic of the 1990 Fleer set, featuring a white border with a red-and-white 'picket fence' or striped banner at the top and bottom. The player's name is highlighted in a red box at the top, and the Cincinatti Reds logo is prominently displayed in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features Jose Rijo, the 1990 World Series MVP. Iconic 1990 Fleer 'picket fence' design from the peak of the junk wax era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock thickness and porous paper quality typical of early 90s Fleer; correct color saturation and logo placement. Confidence: High. (Not a commonly counterfeited card).
Flaws to Note
Common 1990 Fleer centering issues (heavy to the left); minor surface chipping along the edges; typical 1990s card stock prone to edge wear; bottom right corner shows slight softening.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins. Selling as a single is rarely profitable due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
This card is best sold as part of a 1990 Cincinnati Reds team set or as a bulk lot of Rijo cards. Grading is not recommended as the cost of the grading fee significantly exceeds the market value of the card even in a high grade.