1990 Upper Deck Steve Farr #249
Steve Farr · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Steve Farr
Set
1990 Upper Deck Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
249
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Heavy left-to-right centering bias (approx 70/30). Corners show slight whitening/softening. Surface appears clean of major scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Royals team collectors or set builders completing the 1990 UD run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00; PSA 10: $45.00+ (Extreme low population for non-star common cards)
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 including shipping in most online marketplaces. Bulk lots containing this card often sell for $5-10 for several hundred cards.
Description
This 1990 Upper Deck Steve Farr card features a dynamic action shot of the Kansas City Royals pitcher in his peak era. The card utilizes the classic white-border 1990 design with the iconic green-striped left border and the Upper Deck hologram on the reverse. The image captures Farr in a high-intensity pitching motion, dressed in the classic powder blue Royals away jersey.
Key Features
Classic early Upper Deck design; features a reliable 90s relief pitcher; extremely high production volume from the 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card features the standard 1990 Upper Deck glossy card stock and the anti-counterfeit diamond hologram on the back. This specific card is not a target for counterfeiting due to its common status.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues (the left border is much thinner than the right); minor touch of wear on the bottom right corner; minor edge chipping visible on the dark green stripe.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team lot on eBay, or available in a '10 cent bin' at a local card show. Shipping as a single item is usually not cost-effective.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will exceed the market value. List it as part of a Kansas City Royals team lot or a 1990 Upper Deck complete set starter to maximize interest. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs down for the buyer.