1990 Topps Jim Gantner #654
Jim Gantner · Topps · Base Card
Player
Jim Gantner
Set
1990 Topps Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#654
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Visible soft corners, particularly top left and bottom right. Centering is heavily shifted to the left (approx 70/30). Significant surface wear/dirtying on the right border area.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Most demand comes from specialized Milwaukee Brewers team set collectors or 'Junk Wax' era completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5 - $10; PSA 9: $15 - $25; PSA 10: $75 - $125
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are usually bundled in lots. Single copies often sell for $0.99 with free shipping, resulting in a net loss or zero profit for the seller.
Description
Features Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jim Gantner in a batting stance. The design is the iconic 1990 Topps border with a blue frame, multi-colored piping, and a white dot-gradient background. Jim Gantner is a local legend in Wisconsin and a long-time member of the Brewers' infield.
Key Features
Jim Gantner is a 'Brewers Wall of Honor' member. This card is part of the high-production 'Junk Wax' era, famous for the Frank Thomas No-Name variation found in the same set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence (Hobby value is too low for counterfeiting). Period-correct clay-coated card stock and 1990 Topps branding are present.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias. Softened and rounded corners. Visible smudging/soiling on the white dot-matrix border on the right side. The card is currently loose and not stored in a protective sleeve, risking further damage.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk local lot on Facebook Marketplace, or in a quarter-bin at a local card show. Not financially viable to sell individually on eBay due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the value of the card in this condition. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader to prevent further corner dinging. If selling on eBay, use the 'eBay Standard Envelope' for $0.60 cents to keep shipping costs low.