1990 Pepsi / Diet Pepsi Cincinnati Reds Limited Edition Todd Benzinger #N/A
Todd Benzinger · Pepsi-Cola (under license from MLBPA/Cincinnati Reds) · Food/Beverage Regional Issue, Oddball, Limited Edition
Player
Todd Benzinger
Set
1990 Pepsi / Diet Pepsi Cincinnati Reds Limited Edition Series
Year
1990
Card #
Not visible (Set is unnumbered)
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is decent at ~55/45, but the upper-right corner shows significant wear/rounding, and there is visible edge chipping on the top and bottom borders. The surface appears to have minor indentations near the bat.
Category
Food/Beverage Regional Issue, Oddball, Limited Edition
Manufacturer
Pepsi-Cola (under license from MLBPA/Cincinnati Reds)
Demand Level
Niche - Primarily collected by Cincinnati Reds team completionists or 'Oddball' food set collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 8: $45-60 (Grading cost exceeds market value)
Comparable Sales
Raw singles of common players from this set typically sell for $1-$2. Stars like Barry Larkin or Eric Davis in high grade can reach $20-$40, but Benzinger is a common/semi-star tier.
Description
This 1990 Pepsi / Diet Pepsi card features Todd Benzinger of the Cincinnati Reds in a left-handed batting stance. The card has a bold red border with the classic Pepsi logo in the top-left and the Diet Pepsi logo in the top-right. The bottom features the MLB logo, Benzinger's name, and the 'Limited Edition Series' designation. These were distributed regionally as part of a promotional set during the Reds' World Series championship year.
Key Features
Regional food/beverage promotion; Iconic 1990s soda brand logos; Todd Benzinger was a key member of the 1990 'Wire-to-Wire' World Series champion Reds.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock thickness for early 90s cardboard; accurate Pepsi logo colors; 'Limited Edition Series' font matches standard issues of this promotional set. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on the top-right; consistent white chipping along the top red edge; bottom edge shows paper loss/roughness; potential surface dimples above the player's head.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or as part of a lot. Could also be sold through COMC for long-tail exposure to set builders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will far outweigh the resale value. Use keywords like '1990 Reds', 'Diet Pepsi Baseball', and 'Oddball' to attract specific collectors. Ship in a cardboard-reinforced envelope (non-machinable) to keep costs low for the buyer.