1989 Bowman Gerald Young #120
Gerald Young · Topps (Bowman) · Base
Player
Gerald Young
Set
1989 Bowman Baseball
Year
1989
Card #
120
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the left border, corners are relatively sharp with minor wear, edges show standard light chipping typical of 1989 Bowman card stock, and surface is clean with good gloss.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps (Bowman)
Demand Level
Low - Primarily driven by nostalgic set builders and Houston Astros team collectors rather than star power or investment potential.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of common player cards from the 1989 Bowman set typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually on eBay or COMC. Graded copies (PSA 9 or 10) occasionally sell for slightly more to registry set builders, but generally remain under $25.
Description
For sale is a classic 1989 Bowman baseball card featuring Houston Astros outfielder Gerald Young, card number 120. The card features the iconic multi-colored retro border design that 1989 Bowman is famous for, with the Bowman 'B' logo in the top left corner. The image captures Young holding a bat while wearing the classic Astros rainbow-gradient uniform. A wonderful vintage addition for any 1980s baseball card collector or team set builder.
Key Features
Features the iconic and highly recognizable 1989 Bowman rainbow border design, popular among set builders and 80s nostalgia collectors. Part of the revival era of the Bowman brand by Topps.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The card stock thickness, gloss finish, crisp typography, and correct color registration match authentic 1989 Bowman production standards. This card is rarely targeted by counterfeiters due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-heavy centering on the front border. Minor corner softening and standard edge chipping common with the glossy card stock of the late 1980s Bowman sets.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a team lot or vintage set to maximize shipping efficiency), or local card shop bulk boxes.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value of this card, it is not economically viable to grade it professionally. Best sold raw as a single, part of a 1989 Bowman complete set, or combined in an Astros team lot. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader using standard eBay Standard Envelope.