1990 Bowman John Franco #113
John Franco · Topps (Bowman) · Base
Player
John Franco
Set
1990 Bowman Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
113
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Corners appear relatively sharp with minor wear on the bottom left corner, centering looks slightly heavy to the right and bottom, edges are mostly clean with minor chipping on the top edge, surface appears clean with standard gloss.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps (Bowman)
Demand Level
Low - Junk wax era common card with a dedicated but small market of Mets team collectors and set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $50-75
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card typically range from $0.25 to $1.00 on eBay and COMC. PSA 9 and PSA 10 copies rarely trade due to low value relative to grading costs, but routinely ask under $30 when they do appear.
Description
Up for consideration is a 1990 Bowman baseball card featuring star relief pitcher John Franco of the New York Mets. Card #113 showcases a vertical layout with a colorful multi-colored border framing the action shot of Franco holding his glove above his head in his Mets uniform. The bottom border displays his team and name. The back features complete career statistics and biographical information in the classic 1990 Bowman style.
Key Features
Features veteran relief pitcher John Franco in his New York Mets uniform during his prime closing years. Part of the iconic early 90s Bowman set revival.
Authenticity Indicators
Card stock, coloring, and the distinctive 1990 Bowman rainbow border match known authentic prints. High confidence of authenticity. This card is rarely counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift towards the right and bottom border. Minor corner softness visible on the bottom left corner. Standard print quality issues common to the 1990 Bowman oversized/border set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a lot or bulk listing), or local card shop for trade-in value.
Selling Tips
Not recommended for professional grading due to grading fees exceeding the final value. Best sold raw as a single or bundled into a New York Mets team lot. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader using standard PWE (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs low.