1990 Upper Deck Mike Scioscia #44
Mike Scioscia · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Mike Scioscia
Set
1990 Upper Deck Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
44
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Corners appear sharp, centering is slightly heavy to the right/bottom border, edges look clean with minimal chipping, and surface gloss appears intact.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low - Overproduced during the junk wax era with massive print runs, resulting in very high supply and minimal demand outside of player collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10 - $15, PSA 9: $15 - $25, PSA 10: $40 - $60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually, or as part of complete 1990 Upper Deck factory sets selling for $10 - $15 total. Graded PSA 10 examples occasionally sell in the $30 - $50 range to set registry collectors.
Description
Featured is a 1990 Upper Deck base card of longtime Los Angeles Dodgers catcher and manager Mike Scioscia, card number 44. The front features a glossy color action photograph of Scioscia in his white Dodgers uniform with a blue chest protector, holding his catcher's mask up with one hand. The iconic 1990 Upper Deck hologram is located on the reverse, and the top right corner features a small logo badge. A classic piece of junk-era baseball card nostalgia.
Key Features
Features a well-respected MLB player and manager during his playing days with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Part of the iconic 1990 Upper Deck set which revolutionized the hobby with glossy card stock and full-color backs.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The card features the distinct Upper Deck hologram on the reverse, crisp font types, and proper card stock thickness. This card is from the junk wax era and is virtually never counterfeited because of its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift favoring the right and bottom borders. Potential surface micro-scratches common with 1990 Upper Deck glossy card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (in multi-card lots), or local card shop bulk boxes.
Selling Tips
Do not pay to grade this card, as grading fees far exceed the market value of the card even in a PSA 10 slab. Best sold as part of a team set, player lot, or bulk vintage/junk wax lot to optimize shipping costs and time.