1990 Topps Greg Vaughn Rookie Card #05
Greg Vaughn · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Greg Vaughn
Set
1990 Topps Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#5
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is heavily shifted toward the right edge (approx 70/30). Corners show slight whitening/softening. Surface appears clean through the top-loader, but edges show minor rough cutting common for the era.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While Greg Vaughn had a stellar career with over 350 home runs, 1990 Topps was overproduced in the millions, making the supply far outweigh current demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the value for this specific card unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies frequently sell in lots for pennies per card. Individual sales are rare due to shipping costs, but typically fetch $1.00-$2.00 including shipping. Recent PSA 10 sales have fluctuated between $140 and $190.
Description
A classic 1990 Topps Greg Vaughn rookie card featuring the iconic 'Future Star' multi-color banner and star graphic. Vaughn is pictured in his Milwaukee Brewers pinstripes with a classic batting stance. The card design features the 1990 Topps hallmark multi-color border and 'Brewers' team logo in a stylized font at the top left.
Key Features
This is a True Rookie Card of 4-time All-Star Greg Vaughn. It features the popular 'Future Star' subset design which is a nostalgia-heavy element for collectors of the 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. This card is from the high-production 'Junk Wax' era and is rarely counterfeited. Correct cardboard stock thickness, dot-matrix printing pattern in the colors, and appropriate age-related toning on the back (not visible but assumed) are standard markers.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias. The right border is much thinner than the left border. Visible 'chipping' on the bottom edge and soft top-left corner. These factors would prevent a high grade.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or as part of a Milwaukee Brewers or 1990s Rookie team lot. Local card shop 'dollar bins' are also a common venue for this card.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will likely be 10x the card's actual market value. If selling on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for $1.00 to keep the total cost attractive to budget-conscious set builders.