1995 Bowman Alvin Harper #240
Alvin Harper · Topps (Bowman Brand) · Base
Player
Alvin Harper
Set
1995 Bowman
Year
1995
Card #
#240
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and top borders. Corners look relatively sharp, but there is visible white chipping on the bottom right edge. Surface looks clean with standard gloss.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps (Bowman Brand)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily limited to Buccaneers team collectors or Alvin Harper character fans. This card was produced in high quantities during the mid-90s.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15; PSA 9: $20-30; PSA 10: $45-60 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value for this card).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for base cards from this set typically range from $0.50 to $1.50 individually. Large lots of cards from 1995 Bowman often sell for $0.05 - $0.10 per card.
Description
A classic 1995 Bowman football card featuring wide receiver Alvin Harper in his Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice gear. The card features a red foil Bowman logo in the upper left corner and the iconic Buccaneers 'Buccaneer Bruce' logo in the lower left. Harper is shown in a running action shot with a ghosted secondary image on the left side of the frame. The player name is printed in gold foil at the bottom right.
Key Features
Features two-time Super Bowl champion Alvin Harper during his transition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; iconic 1995 Bowman design with foil accents.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Correct red and gold foil stamping; appropriate card stock thickness for 1995 Bowman; no known high-quality counterfeits of this specific base card exist.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering bias; minor edge wear and white chipping along the bottom border; standard 'junk wax' era overproduction affects overall rarity.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set or bulk lot on eBay; COMC (Check Out My Cards) for individual inventory; or local card shop 'dollar bins'.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees significantly outweigh the market value. List it with 'Buccaneers' and '90s Football' keywords. Use a penny sleeve and top loader if selling individually to ensure it arrives in the stated condition.