1990 Topps Zane Smith #629
Zane Smith · Topps · Base Card
Player
Zane Smith
Set
1990 Topps Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#629
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Heavily miscut/off-center, visible edge wear, and corner softening.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Sells primarily as part of bulk lots or to team/set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds value for this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Recent individual sales for common cards in this set are typically under $1.00 USD. PSA 10 examples of common players from this set occasionally sell for $20-40 to registry collectors, but this specific card is not a candidate for a high grade.
Description
A classic 1990 Topps baseball card featuring Montreal Expos pitcher Zane Smith. The card utilizes the iconic 1990 neon border design with pink, blue, and yellow accents. Smith is pictured in the Expos' vibrant red pullover jersey. The card shows significant factory miscutting on the top edge.
Key Features
Features a solid MLB veteran pitcher; representative of the 'Junk Wax' era design; nostalgic value for Montreal Expos collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card displays the correct card stock texture and dot-matrix printing patterns consistent with 1990 Topps production. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant factory miscut at the top (diamond cut), severe top-to-bottom centering issues, rounding on all four corners, and visible white chipping along the edges from handling without a sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk lots on eBay, or as a filler card at local card shows/flea markets. Not recommended for individual online listing due to shipping costs outweighing the card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading is significantly higher than the market value of the card itself. If selling, group it with other 1990 Topps cards or Montreal Expos lots to make shipping worthwhile. Use a Plain White Envelope (PWE) for shipping to keep costs low.