1990 Topps Tim Burke #562
Tim Burke · Topps · Base Card
Player
Tim Burke
Set
1990 Topps Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#562
Condition Grade
PSA 6-7 (EX-MT). The centering is heavily skewed toward the bottom-left. The top edge shows minor chipping and a small surface indentation or white speck is visible on the top red border.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Bulk. This is a common card from the mass-production era, primarily sought only by team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading costs exceed card value)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent eBay sales show single copies often sitting unsold at $0.99 plus shipping, or selling for under $2.00 in high-grade raw condition.
Description
A classic 1990 Topps baseball card featuring Montreal Expos pitcher Tim Burke. The design is iconic for its late-80s/early-90s aesthetic, featuring a bold 'Expos' logo in the top left, a red and orange dotted border, and a vibrant pink/purple inner frame. Burke is shown in his Expos road powder blue uniform with a black glove.
Key Features
Features an All-Star relief pitcher from the Montreal Expos era. Iconic 1990 Topps design. Part of the 'Junk Wax' era of mass-produced collectibles.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Authentic cardboard stock with matte finish. Characteristic dot-pattern printing. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues typical of the 1990 Topps run (shifted bottom-left). Visible edge wear/chipping on the upper red border. Minor soft corners visible on bottom edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot of Montreal Expos cards or a complete 1990 Topps set on eBay. Individual sales are rarely profitable after shipping and fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading significantly exceeds the potential return. If selling, list it as part of a 'pick your card' listing or a team lot. Shipping should be done via USPS First Class (PWE - Plain White Envelope) to keep costs down for buyers.