1990 Topps Dave Martinez #227
Dave Martinez · Topps · Base Card
Player
Dave Martinez
Set
1990 Topps Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#227
Condition Grade
PSA 5-6 (EX-MT). The centering is heavily shifted toward the top-right (roughly 75/25), and there is visible rounding/wear on the bottom-right corner. The edges of the stack show some chipping.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily limited to Montreal Expos team collectors, Dave Martinez career collectors, or set builders looking to complete a 1990 Topps run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $60-80 (Note: This specific card is unlikely to grade high enough to justify the cost).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk. Recent eBay 'Sold' listings show individual copies selling for $0.99 to $1.50 with free shipping (which results in a loss for the seller after fees and postage).
Description
This 1990 Topps Dave Martinez #227 features the outfielder in his Montreal Expos uniform, holding a bat during a day game. The card utilizes the iconic 1990 Topps design with vibrant red and blue borders, dot-patterned accents, and the 'Expos' team name in stylized script at the top left.
Key Features
Features Dave Martinez, a long-time MLB player and later the World Series-winning manager of the Washington Nationals. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era, characterized by extremely high production volumes.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock, color saturation, and half-tone dot printing pattern match standard 1990 Topps production. Confidence is high as this card is not commonly counterfeited due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant rightward and upward centering shift. Visible whitening and softening on the corners, particularly the bottom right. Minor chipping along the top edge. Common print dots characteristic of Topps 1990 production.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot or 'team set' on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is difficult due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the market value. If selling, group it with other 1990 Topps cards or Cincinnati Reds/Expos/Nationals items to make the shipping cost worthwhile for a buyer.