1990 Bowman Mark Portugal #285
Mark Portugal · Bowman (Topps) · Base
Player
Mark Portugal
Set
1990 Bowman Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
285
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right on the front, corners look sharp with minor touch visible under magnification, edges are clean with minimal chipping, and the surface is glossy with no notable scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Bowman (Topps)
Demand Level
Low - Junk wax era common card with a niche collector base.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually on eBay or COMC. PSA 10 copies occasionally trade around $40-50, but rarely justify the cost of submission.
Description
Offering a 1990 Bowman Baseball card featuring pitcher Mark Portugal of the Houston Astros. Card #285 showcases a glossy finish with the classic colorful 1990 Bowman border design, featuring the Bowman 'B' logo in the top-left corner and the player name and team at the bottom. A great addition for 90s set builders or Astros team collectors.
Key Features
Part of the iconic 1990 Bowman set featuring the colorful rainbow border design. Good addition for team collectors and 1990s nostalgia collections.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, printing dot pattern, and colors match authentic 1990 Bowman production. This card is not heavily counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-heavy centering on the front. Minor touch on corners typical of the 1990 Bowman stock, which is prone to chipping along the colored borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (in bulk lots), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Not recommended for professional grading due to grading fees exceeding the final value. Best sold as part of a 1990 Bowman set or an Astros team lot. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader if selling individually via PWE (Plain White Envelope).