1990 Topps Damaso Garcia #487
Damaso Garcia · Topps · Base
Player
Damaso Garcia
Set
1990 Topps Base
Year
1990
Card #
#487
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. The card appears to have slightly soft corners on the bottom right and top left, with centering favoring the right side slightly (roughly 60/40). Surface looks relatively clean, but typical for "Junk Wax" era mass production.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to Expos team collectors or set builders completing the 792-card 1990 Topps checklist.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading cost exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent 'Sold' listings on eBay show individual copies selling for $0.99 to $1.50 with free shipping (meaning the seller nets nearly nothing after fees and postage).
Description
Featured is a 1990 Topps baseball card of Montreal Expos infielder Damaso Garcia. The card features the classic 1990 multi-colored border design with a blue and pink inner frame and a textured dot pattern on the outer white border. Garcia is shown in a classic batting stance wearing the iconic baby blue Montreal Expos road uniform.
Key Features
Features a 2-time All-Star and Silver Slugger winner in the twilight of his career; classic 1990 design; Montreal Expos mascot/logo-era nostalgia.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: Very High. This is a common card from the mass-produced 'Junk Wax' era. Authentic indicators include the specific matte card stock, the smell of vintage cardboard, and the standard Topps print dot pattern. There is virtually no incentive to counterfeit this specific card.
Flaws to Note
Corners show very slight whitening/wear. The centering is shifted towards the right border. The edges show slight rough-cut characteristics common to 1990 Topps card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for bulk sales on eBay, inclusion in 'Dime Boxes' at local card shows, or listed on COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term set-builder interest.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees ($19+) will far exceed the market value. The best way to move this is as part of a lot of Montreal Expos cards or as part of a complete 1990 Topps set. For shipping, a Plain White Envelope (PWE) with a thin cardboard shield is most cost-effective.