1990 Score Tom Browning #253
Tom Browning · Score · Base Card
Player
Tom Browning
Set
1990 Score Base
Year
1990
Card #
#253
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly off-center left-to-right. Corners show very minor white touches. Surface appears clean of major scratches.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Score
Demand Level
Low - This is a common card from the overproduction era. Demand is primarily limited to Reds team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Graded PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $40-60 to registry collectors, but PSA 8 and 9 copies rarely sell for more than the cost of the slab.
Description
This is a 1990 Score baseball card featuring Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tom Browning. The card design features a white border with red and white pinstriped accents at the top and bottom. Browning is captured in a high-action pitching motion wearing the classic Reds home pinstripe uniform. The Cincinnati 'Reds' logo is featured in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features Tom Browning, who pitched the 12th perfect game in MLB history in 1988. Part of the iconic 'Junk Wax' era of collecting.
Authenticity Indicators
Score logo and copyright on back; correct card stock thickness; high-resolution printing patterns typical of mass-production. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Centering is heavy to the left side (approx 65/35). Minor corner wear visible on the bottom left corner. Some edge roughness typical of 1990 Score card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, in a 'common' bin at a local card shop, or through COMC. Individual sale is not recommended due to shipping costs outweighing value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a sentimental personal favorite. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card by a significant margin. If selling, group it with other 1990 Reds players to create a small team set.