1989 Pro Set Boomer Esiason #56
Boomer Esiason · Pro Set (Official NFL Licensed) · Base
Player
Boomer Esiason
Set
1989 Pro Set Series 1
Year
1989
Card #
#56
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Poor. The card exhibits a heavy horizontal crease across the mid-section, significant chipping on all edges, and noticeable corner rounding. Centering is shifted slightly toward the top.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Pro Set (Official NFL Licensed)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. While Boomer Esiason is a popular retired player and broadcaster, this specific card was mass-produced in the millions. Most demand comes from Bengals team set collectors or 'Junk Wax' era enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-8, PSA 4: $10-12, PSA 2: $2-4 (Note: Grading this card is not financially viable as the grading fee exceeds the card's value).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in Mint condition typically sell for $1.00 or less. In this damaged state, it is frequently found in 'quarter boxes' or '10-cent bins' at card shows. Recent high-grade PSA 10 examples have sold for $20-$30, but low-grade copies have no significant recorded sales history due to lack of demand for damaged base cards.
Description
This 1989 Pro Set Boomer Esiason card features the Bengals quarterback in his iconic home white jersey, capturing him mid-throw with the ball suspended in air. The card utilizes the classic 1989 Pro Set design with an orange top border featuring the NFL Pro Set logo and a black nameplate at the bottom. This captures Esiason during his peak 'Boomer' years in Cincinnati.
Key Features
Features an NFL MVP and 4-time Pro Bowler; Iconic 'Junk Wax' era design; Licensed NFL photography.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock shows the characteristic thin paper typical of 1989 Pro Set. The dot-matrix printing pattern is consistent with production methods of the era. These cards are rarely counterfeited due to their extremely high print volume and low secondary market value.
Flaws to Note
A major horizontal surface crease is visible running from the right edge toward the center. Heavy whitening and chipping are present on all four edges. The bottom-left and bottom-right corners show significant blunting and layer separation.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a player lot or team set), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk/dollar bins. This card is best sold as part of a larger collection rather than a single item.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of a grading submission ($15-$25) is significantly higher than the potential sale price given the visible damage. When listing, use keywords like 'Cincinnati Bengals', 'Vintage Football', and 'Junk Wax Era'. Best sold in a 'Boomer Esiason Career Lot'.