1989 Bowman Scott Scudder Rookie Card #323
Scott Scudder · Topps (under the Bowman brand) · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Scott Scudder
Set
1989 Bowman
Year
1989
Card #
#323
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate. Centering appears slightly heavy toward the right and bottom; corners show light signs of handling, and surface has typical 1980s card stock texture.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps (under the Bowman brand)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Scott Scudder had a modest MLB career, making this primarily a target for Reds team collectors or set builders looking to complete the 1989 Bowman set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $12.00 - $20.00, PSA 10: $35.00 - $50.00 (Note: Grading costs exceed the value for this specific player).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are often $0.99 with free shipping (meaning the seller breaks even). High-grade PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $30-$40 to registry collectors, but Scudder is not a high-demand player compared to Ken Griffey Jr. from the same set.
Description
This 1989 Bowman Scott Scudder rookie card features the player in his Cincinnati Reds uniform. The card follows the iconic 1989 Bowman design, which is slightly oversized (2.5" x 3.75") compared to modern standard cards. It features a simple color-stripe border and the classic red Bowman B logo in the top left corner.
Key Features
Rookie Card year; iconic comeback set for the Bowman brand after a 34-year hiatus; oversized card dimensions unique to this specific year.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The card stock is a specific pulp-paper common in 1989. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters as it is a common card from the 'junk wax' era.
Flaws to Note
Oversized format makes the card prone to corner wear in standard storage; right-hand centering bias; brownish 'junk-era' card stock is susceptible to edge chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Most effectively sold in a 'quarter bin' at a local card shop, in a large bulk lot on eBay, or as a set-filler on COMC.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the grading fee significantly exceeds the market value of the card. If selling online, include 'Rookie Card' and 'Cincinnati Reds' in the title. Best sold as part of a lot of 1989 Bowman cards or Reds players.