1990 Bowman Paul Kilgus #396
Paul Kilgus · Bowman (Topps) · Base
Player
Paul Kilgus
Set
1990 Bowman Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
396
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) to PSA 2 (Good) due to heavy surface creasing, top-left border damage, and edge wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Bowman (Topps)
Demand Level
Low. Common base card from the junk wax era with a niche collector base.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $5-10, PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $15-20 (Grading not recommended due to negative ROI)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar or better condition regularly sell for $0.50 or less, or are frequently given away in bulk commons lots.
Description
Offering a 1990 Bowman Baseball card featuring pitcher Paul Kilgus of the Chicago Cubs. The card features a vibrant blue border, a player portrait with his Cubs jersey and cap, a facsimile autograph across the bottom, and the classic Bowman diamond logo in the upper left corner. Note that this copy has significant condition flaws.
Key Features
Vintage 1990s Bowman set design, classic period photography with facsimile autograph, Chicago Cubs team affiliation.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock and printing pattern consistent with 1990 Bowman production. High confidence in authenticity, though the card holds very low monetary value to warrant counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable horizontal crease running across the middle of the card through the player's face, heavy wear and paper loss on the top-left corner, surface scratches, and soft edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a bulk lot), or local card shop dollar bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card as grading fees will far exceed the card's total value. Best sold raw as part of a team set, player lot, or bulk vintage lot.