1990 Topps Jerry Reuss #494
Jerry Reuss · Topps · Base Card
Player
Jerry Reuss
Set
1990 Topps Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#494
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Visual assessment shows significant top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering issues, slight corner softness on bottom right, and vintage edge wear.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a 'common' card from the junk wax era (1987-1994) when cards were printed in the millions. Demand is limited to set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-25, PSA 10: $60-80 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are often part of larger lots or sold for $0.99 with free shipping (resultant of a loss for the seller). PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $50+ to registry collectors, but this specific copy would not meet that grade.
Description
This 1990 Topps Jerry Reuss card features the veteran pitcher in his Milwaukee Brewers uniform. The card showcases the classic 1990 Topps design with a vibrant green and yellow border scheme and the 'Brewers' team name in stylized script. The photo depicts a smiling Reuss looking off-camera against a blue studio backdrop.
Key Features
Features a 200-game winner and 2-time All-Star; iconic neon 1990 Topps design; collectible for Brewers team set builders or Jerry Reuss player collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. High confidence based on card stock, period-accurate color registration, and the fact that this card is not a target for counterfeiting due to its high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Heavy off-center printing (OC) top-to-bottom; bottom right corner shows minor rounding; edge chippng on the right side; common 'junk wax' era surface print dots.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop 'cent bins'. Not suitable for individual sale online due to shipping costs outweighing the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee is significantly higher than the market value. Best used as a filler for a 1990 Topps complete set or sold in a bulk Milwaukee Brewers team lot to save on shipping.