1990 Topps Zane Smith #112
Zane Smith · Topps · Base Card
Player
Zane Smith
Set
1990 Topps Base
Year
1990
Card #
112
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Assessment: Strong top-to-bottom centering but heavy right-side bias (approx. 75/25), soft bottom-right corner, and visible surface indentation/pitting on the right border.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Part of the 'Junk Wax' era with extremely high production numbers; player is not a Hall of Fame candidate.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5 - $10, PSA 9: $15 - $25, PSA 10: $45 - $60 (Grading costs exceed current value for this specific player).
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots; recent high-grade PSA 10 examples of similar common players from this set range from $30-$50, but raw copies are essentially bulk value.
Description
This 1990 Topps Zane Smith #112 features the left-handed pitcher in his Montreal Expos uniform. The design is iconic of the 'Junk Wax' era, featuring a multi-colored border with vibrant orange, blue, and pink accents over a white dotted background. The card shows Smith in a practice jersey with the classic 'M' Expos logo.
Key Features
Classic 1990 Topps design; featuring a solid MLB journeyman; nostalgic Montreal Expos branding.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock thickness for the era; matte finish; traditional Topps 1990 dot matrix printing pattern; no high-value reason for forgery.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering issues; soft corners on the bottom edge; small surface indent on the right pink border; general edge wear visible against the colored stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team set (Expos) on eBay or as a 'filler' card in a local card shop's quarter bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far exceed the card's value. Best listed in a lot with other 1990 Topps or Montreal Expos cards to save on shipping. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs low.