1990 Pro Set Darryl Talley #398
Darryl Talley · Pro Set · Base
Player
Darryl Talley
Set
1990 Pro Set Series 2
Year
1990
Card #
#398
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly off-right on the front, with minor white chipping visible on the blue bottom border and soft corners.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Pro Set
Demand Level
Low - Niche appeal primarily to Buffalo Bills team collectors or completest set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $45.00 - $60.00
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 or less in bulk lots. Recent 'Buy It Now' sales on eBay show team lots containing this card selling for $3-5 for dozens of cards. PSA 10 examples occasionally sell for $30-$50 to registry collectors, but there are very few recent recorded sales for grades 9 or lower.
Description
This 1990 Pro Set football card features Buffalo Bills linebacker Darryl Talley in a classic defensive stance. The card design includes the iconic Pro Set/NFL logo in the top left, 'THE OFFICIAL NFL CARD' text, and a red bar containing the player's name above a blue bar with his position and team name. The image is an action shot of Talley in his full Bills uniform, number 56.
Key Features
Darryl Talley is a member of the Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame and was a core part of the team's four consecutive Super Bowl appearances. This set is iconic for its massive production run and 'Junk Wax' era design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. This card is not targeted for counterfeiting due to its extremely high production volume and low market value. The card stock and print pattern are consistent with early 1990s Pro Set manufacturing.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable white chipping along the edges of the dark blue border sections, which is common for this set. Lower right and left corners show slight rounding. Centering is shifted towards the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot), COMC, or Sportlots. Graded versions are rarely worth the cost of the grading fee unless they are high-end Gem Mint (PSA 10) specimens.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is absolutely flawless, as the grading fee will exceed the card's value. List as part of a Buffalo Bills 'Team Lot' to increase the chance of a sale. Use 'Free Shipping' in a Plain White Envelope (PWE) to attract buyers for such a low-cost item.