1990 Score Ozzie Smith #612
Ozzie Smith · Score · Base
Player
Ozzie Smith
Set
1990 Score Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
#612
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border, corners look relatively sharp with minor wear, edges are mostly clean, and surface shows minor glare reflection but no major scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Score
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - Consistent steady demand from vintage collectors and Cardinals fans, but overall market supply from the junk wax era far exceeds current demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-40, PSA 10: $75-125
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 plus shipping on eBay and COMC. Graded PSA 9 copies sell for around $15-25, while PSA 10 copies occasionally fetch $75-100 depending on buyer demand.
Description
Offering a classic 1990 Score Baseball card featuring Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith of the St. Louis Cardinals. The card features a vibrant red border with a yellow inner frame, showcasing Smith in his grey road uniform fielding a ground ball. The bottom banner displays his name in purple and yellow block letters alongside the St. Louis Cardinals team logo and his position 'SS'. The top left corner features the '90 Score logo.
Key Features
Featuring Hall of Famer and one of the greatest defensive shortstops in MLB history, Ozzie 'The Wizard' Smith. From the iconic 1990 Score set known for its colorful borders and extensive player selection during the junk wax era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard 1990 Score card stock and gloss finish. This card is from the junk wax era and is virtually never counterfeited because raw copies are extremely common and inexpensive.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-heavy centering on the front border. Minor corner softening consistent with storage out of a pack, typical for 1990 Score cards which are susceptible to chipping along the red borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a lot or bulk listing), or local card shop trades.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value of this card in raw condition, it is not economically viable to grade it as grading fees will exceed the total value. Best sold as part of a larger Ozzie Smith player lot or team set.