1990 Topps Rob Deer #231
Rob Deer · Topps · Base Card
Player
Rob Deer
Set
1990 Topps Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
#231
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is heavily shifted top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Visible edge wear and white chipping on the top and left borders. Corners appear slightly soft.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is a 'junk wax' era base card with extremely high production numbers. Demand is limited to Brewers team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $75-125 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds the value of this specific card in its current condition).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies frequently sell in bulk lots for pennies per card. Recent single sales on eBay typically range from $0.99 to $1.50 with 'Free Shipping' (mostly covering the cost of the stamp).
Description
1990 Topps Rob Deer #231 Milwaukee Brewers. This classic 90s design features a full-color photo of the Brewers power hitter in his away jersey during batting practice. The card utilizes the colorful neon border design characteristic of the 1990 Topps set.
Key Features
Features Rob Deer, one of the most iconic 'Three True Outcomes' sluggers of the era; features the classic 1990 Topps colorful border design; Brewers team logo on cap.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card shows correct 1990 Topps card stock (grayish cardboard), proper dot-matrix printing patterns in the borders, and standard 'junk wax' era ink saturation. Not a common target for counterfeiting due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (oc); noticeable edge chipping on the purple/blue border; soft corners; visible surface wear from being stacked without protection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for bulk lots on eBay, 'Dimes/Quarter' boxes at local card shows, or as part of a complete 1990 set. Individual sale is not recommended due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be 100x the card's worth. Best sold as part of a Milwaukee Brewers team lot or a complete 1990 Topps set. If listing online, use a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs minimal.