1991 Topps Barry Bonds #690
Barry Bonds · Topps · Base
Player
Barry Bonds
Set
1991 Topps (Base)
Year
1991
Card #
690
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is visibly off-top-to-bottom (roughly 70/30) and the top left corner appears soft with slight whitening. The left edge shows minor chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Bonds remains highly collectible for completionist set builders and player collectors, but this is a high-population 'junk wax' era card with immense supply.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $250-300. Note: This specific card is unlikely to grade high enough to justify the cost.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $0.50 to $2.00 plus shipping. PSA 10 examples have sold recently for $280, while PSA 9s usually settle around $50. Low-grade copies like this one typically reside in 25-cent bins at card shows.
Description
This 1991 Topps Barry Bonds #690 features a classic action shot of the Home Run King in his Pittsburgh Pirates uniform, mid-swing. The card contains the iconic '40 Years of Baseball' Topps logo in the bottom corner. The design features a brown wood-grain inspired border for the nameplate and team name, set against a white outer border.
Key Features
Features the 7-time MVP Barry Bonds during his dominant early years with the Pirates. Historically significant as part of Topps' 40th Anniversary set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is mass-produced and not a common target for counterfeiting. Authentic indicators include the specific card stock thickness of early 90s Topps and the '40 Years' logo clarity.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering issues. Softening on the top-left corner. Surface may have typical 1990s wax-pack residue on the back, and the card stock is prone to edge chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop dollar bins. Selling as a single on eBay may not be profitable after shipping and fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is absolutely perfect (10 potential). For this specific specimen, bundle it with other 1991 Topps stars or Pirates team lots to maximize value. Use a standard envelope (PWE) for shipping to keep costs low.