1989-90 Fleer Mark Aguirre #95
Mark Aguirre · Fleer · Base
Player
Mark Aguirre
Set
1989-90 Fleer Basketball
Year
1989
Card #
95
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is noticeably shifted toward the top-left on the reverse. Corners show slight softening, and edges have minor chipping typical of 1980s Fleer card stock. Surface appears clean of major wax staining but lacks original gloss.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand primarily comes from Detroit Pistons team collectors, Dallas Mavericks fans, and set builders completing the 89-90 run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $350-450
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 plus shipping. Recent PSA 9 examples have sold between $40-$55. PSA 10s command a premium but are difficult to achieve with the centering issues seen on this copy.
Description
This is a 1989-90 Fleer Mark Aguirre #95 basketball card, featuring the star forward following his trade to the Detroit Pistons. The reverse shows his career statistics from his tenure with the Dallas Mavericks and his first season in Detroit, along with a biographical paragraph noting he was the #1 overall pick in 1981 and a 3x All-Star.
Key Features
Features 3-time NBA All-Star and 2-time NBA Champion Mark Aguirre. Part of the iconic 1989-90 Fleer set, which is highly collected by set builders. This card captures Aguirre during the Pistons' 'Bad Boys' championship era.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock thickness, crisp micro-printing in the statistical table, and the authentic NBA logo with clear registration. Confidence: High. This specific card is not a frequent target of counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering bias on the reverse. Minor edge wear on the right side. Corner softening is visible on the top right and bottom left. Minor surface imperfections common with the era's printing process.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or individually), COMC for passive sales, or Sportlots. For a base card of this value, selling in a 'Bad Boys' era Pistons lot would likely yield the most interest.
Selling Tips
Grading is not recommended for this specific card unless it is a flawless candidate for a PSA 10, as the grading fees exceed the value of a mid-grade example. Use 'junk wax era' and 'Bad Boys Pistons' in your listing keywords. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard envelope (eBay Standard Envelope) to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.