1990 Topps Lloyd McClendon #389
Lloyd McClendon · Topps · Base Card
Player
Lloyd McClendon
Set
1990 Topps Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#389
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The card is significantly off-center left-to-right (roughly 80/20) and shows visible corner softening on the bottom-left and top-left. There appears to be edge chipping on the red border.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Very Low. Lloyd McClendon was a common player for this era, and millions of these cards were printed ('Junk Wax' era). Significant demand only exists for set builders or Cubs team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $60.00 - $80.00 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw commons from this set typically range from $0.01 to $0.99, usually sold in 'pick your player' listings where shipping is the primary cost.
Description
A classic 1990 Topps baseball card featuring Chicago Cubs catcher Lloyd McClendon. The card features the iconic 1990 multi-colored border design with a red and orange gradient frame. McClendon is pictured in full catcher's gear including a blue 'All-Star' branded chest protector and a soft Cubs cap. The reverse side contains career statistics and a small 'Cubs' trivia fact.
Key Features
Features a solid MLB journeyman and future manager in full catcher's equipment. Part of the mass-produced 'Junk Wax' era, which is nostalgic for many collectors who grew up in the early 90s.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock is the standard grey/brown recycled paper characteristic of Topps in 1990. The dot-matrix printing pattern is visible in the red borders. This card is not a target for counterfeiting due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-center) printing is the primary flaw, with the left border much thinner than the right. Noticeable whitening/softening on corners and slight rough cut on the right edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team lot on eBay, or in a 25-cent bin at a local card shop (LCS). The cost of individual shipping usually exceeds the market value of the card.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. To maximize value, bundle it with other 1990 Topps Chicago Cubs cards as a 'Team Lot.' Use high-resolution photos to show the corners and back if selling to a set-completer.