1990 Topps Terry Francona #638
Terry Francona · Topps · Base Card
Player
Terry Francona
Set
1990 Topps Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#638
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The card is visibly off-center (approx. 75/25 left-to-right). Bottom-left corner shows slight fraying/whitening. Typical 'junk wax' era surface quality with some minor print snow.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily from team collectors (Brewers) or fans of Francona as a manager. High-grade (PSA 10) copies are the only ones with significant market movement.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $60-80 (Note: Grading costs exceed current value for this specific copy).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales average under $1.00. PSA 10 copies have sold for $65, while PSA 9s usually settle around $15-20. Low-grade slabs often sell for less than the cost of the grading fee.
Description
A 1990 Topps Terry Francona card featuring him in his Milwaukee Brewers uniform. The design features a colorful blue and orange pixelated border typical of the 1990 set, with a crisp action shot of Francona in a defensive stance on the infield. The reverse side (not shown) contains his career statistics and a short bio on brown cardstock.
Key Features
Features the legendary World Series-winning manager Terry Francona during his playing days. Iconic 1990 Topps 'pixel' design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This card is from the 'junk wax' era of mass production and is not a target for counterfeiting. Correct cardstock thickness and vintage ink smell are present.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues (heavily weighted towards the right). Minor softening of the bottom left corner. General rough edges consistent with factory O-pee-chee or Topps 'rough cut' from that year.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for bulk sales, COMC, or a 'Dollar Bin' at a local card show. Selling individually on eBay is difficult due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the centering flaw prevents a high enough grade to turn a profit. List as part of a Milwaukee Brewers team set or a 'Terry Francona Player Lot' to increase interest. Use eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost shipping.