1989 Bowman Dwight Smith Rookie #260
Dwight Smith · Bowman (Topps) · Rookie Card
Player
Dwight Smith
Set
1989 Bowman Baseball
Year
1989
Card #
#260
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Centering appears slightly off top-to-bottom with a larger bottom border, corners show very minor softening under close inspection, edges are clean with slight typical 1989 Bowman chipping on the back.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Bowman (Topps)
Demand Level
Low - Niche appeal for set builders and vintage Chicago Cubs team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.50 to $1.50 on eBay and COMC. Low-grade PSA 8 copies have occasionally sold in the $10-15 range, though sales are infrequent.
Description
Offering a 1989 Bowman Dwight Smith Rookie Card, #260. This classic vintage card features a crisp portrait photo of Smith in his Chicago Cubs blue uniform and cap against a stadium backdrop. Bordered in white with a colorful rainbow accent line framing the image. The Bowman 'B' logo is located in the top-left corner, and the player's name and team are printed at the bottom border. Perfect for completing a 1989 Bowman set or adding a vintage Cubs rookie to your collection.
Key Features
Rookie card of Chicago Cubs outfielder Dwight Smith, who finished second in the 1989 NL Rookie of the Year voting. Iconic 1989 Bowman design with the classic colored border frame.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, printing dots, color saturation, and font consistency match authentic 1989 Bowman production standards. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-heavy centering, minor corner wear visible under magnification, standard light surface gloss wear typical of late-1980s Bowman card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a lot or set), or local card shows in bargain boxes.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card as the grading fees will far exceed the card's final value. Best sold raw individually as a cheap single or grouped in a complete 1989 Bowman set lot. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader using standard envelope (PWE) shipping to keep costs low.