1989-90 Topps Basketball Tim Hardaway Rookie #138
Tim Hardaway · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Tim Hardaway
Set
1989-90 Topps Basketball
Year
1989
Card #
138
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Decent centering with minor corner softening and typical vintage Topps edge chipping.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Stable collector demand for 90s basketball Hall of Famers and set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2 to $5
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $50-75
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $2-4 on eBay, while PSA 8 graded copies regularly trade in the $20-25 range.
Description
Offering a classic 1989-90 Topps Basketball rookie card featuring Hall of Fame point guard Tim Hardaway of the Golden State Warriors. The card features a vibrant action shot of Hardaway driving to the basket with a distinctive gold-bordered design, the iconic 'ROOKIE CARD' banner at the top, and his facsimile signature in gold foil on the bottom right.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway, part of the iconic 1989-90 Topps Basketball set which marked Topps' triumphant return to the basketball card market after a multi-year hiatus.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock thickness, correct font types for the back and front, and proper gloss level. This card is from the junk wax era and is rarely counterfeited as raw copies are inexpensive.
Flaws to Note
Minor chipping along the dark borders which is extremely common for this set, slight corner softening, and typical vintage print variations.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are best for lower-value vintage and junk wax rookie cards.
Selling Tips
Sell raw as part of a lot or individually with clear photos inside a penny sleeve and top loader. Shipping via eBay Standard Envelope keeps costs low.