1990 Topps Nelson Santovenia #438
Nelson Santovenia · Topps · Base Card
Player
Nelson Santovenia
Set
1990 Topps Base
Year
1990
Card #
#438
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Likely lower due to significant top-to-bottom centering issues and soft bottom corners visible in the stack.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Bulk. This is a common card from the 'Junk Wax' era with millions of copies in circulation.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60. Note: The cost of grading exceeds the market value for this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for individual raw common cards from 1990 Topps show prices frequently under $1.00, often with free shipping in a plain white envelope (PWE) as a 'filler' sale.
Description
Original 1990 Topps Nelson Santovenia card featuring the Montreal Expos catcher. The card features the iconic 1990 multi-colored border design with a red, pink, and orange aesthetic. The player is shown in his red Expos jersey and helmet.
Key Features
Features a member of the Montreal Expos during the 'Junk Wax' era; iconic 1990 Topps border design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is an original mass-produced card from the 1990s. There is no incentive for counterfeiting this specific card due to its high print volume and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Extreme top-to-bottom centering bias (very thin top border), soft corners, and edge wear visible on the bottom edge. Typical mass-production print defects from this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set (Expos) on eBay or in a large bulk 'junk wax' lot at a garage sale or local card show. Not recommended for individual sale on high-fee platforms.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be significantly more than the card's worth. Use it as filler for shiping or donate to a younger collector. If selling, group with other 1990 Expos or catchers.