1990 Bowman Darryl Kile Rookie #517
Darryl Kile · Bowman · Rookie Card
Player
Darryl Kile
Set
1990 Bowman
Year
1990
Card #
517
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) equivalent. Centering looks slightly heavy to the bottom, corners appear mostly sharp with minor softening under magnification, edges are clean with slight chipping typical of 1990 Bowman card stock, and surface gloss appears intact with no major scratches.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Bowman
Demand Level
Low. Demand is mostly limited to team collectors, set builders, or nostalgic 90s baseball card enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.50 to $1.00 plus shipping on eBay and COMC. PSA 9 copies generally trade around $20.
Description
Offering a 1990 Bowman Darryl Kile Rookie Card, numbered #517. The card features a glossy finish with a classic early-90s colorful border design, showcasing Kile in his Houston Astros uniform holding his glove. A great addition for 90s set builders or Astros fans.
Key Features
Darryl Kile's official rookie card from the 1990 Bowman set, featuring the classic rainbow Bowman logo in the upper left corner.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Card stock and gloss match original 1990 Bowman production standards. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering bias towards the bottom border, minor corner wear visible upon close inspection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC or eBay (best sold as part of a lot or set rather than individually due to low raw value).
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to grade due to high grading fees relative to the card's low raw value. Best sold raw in a penny sleeve and top loader, or bundled with other 1990 Bowman cards.