1990 Upper Deck Candy Maldonado #419
Candy Maldonado · Upper Deck · Base Card
Player
Candy Maldonado
Set
1990 Upper Deck Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#419
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Estimated. The card shows significant surface wear, soft corners, and heavy staining/dirt along the bottom border near the nameplate. Centering is shifted slightly right.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. Candy Maldonado is a respected veteran, but this is a base card from the junk wax era with extremely high supply and limited collector interest outside of team set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Due to high population and low player demand, grading this specific card is not financially viable.
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for 10 to 25 cents in bulk lots. PSA 10 copies have recently sold in the $40-50 range, but it is nearly impossible for this specific card to achieve that grade due to the visible stains.
Description
This 1990 Upper Deck card features outfielder Candy Maldonado of the San Francisco Giants. The iconic design includes the Upper Deck hologram on the reverse and a crisp action-style photography shot. Maldonado is seen leaning on the dugout rail holding his bat. The card includes the 'OF' position designation in the top left and the classic 1990 Upper Deck diamond logo in the top right.
Key Features
Classic 1990 Upper Deck design, featuring a solid MLB veteran during the peak 'Junk Wax' era of the hobby.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a common card from a mass-produced era and is rarely counterfeited. Genuine indicators include the crisp printing and the trademark Upper Deck anti-counterfeit hologram on the back.
Flaws to Note
Significant dirt/staining on the bottom white border; corner softening on all four corners; surface scuffing visible in the dark areas of the image; centering is roughly 60/40 left-to-right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, in a 'dime box' at a local card show, or donated. Shipping individually is not cost-effective.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the grading fee (approx. $15-20) far exceeds the market value of the card. If selling, bundle it with other 1990s Giants players to create a 'Team Lot' to attract San Francisco fans.