1990 Score Pepper Johnson #181
Pepper Johnson · Score · Base
Player
Pepper Johnson
Set
1990 Score Football
Year
1990
Card #
#181
Condition Grade
PSA 6-7 (EX-MT). Note visible whitening on the top right edge, slight corner softening on the bottom left, and centering is shifted slightly to the right (approx 65/35).
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Score
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by New York Giants team collectors or Pepper Johnson player collectors completing sets.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-50. Grading costs exceed the market value of the card.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card typically range from $0.50 to $1.25 inclusive of shipping. Bulk lots of 1990 Score football often sell for $5-10 per 100-200 cards.
Description
This 1990 Score card features New York Giants linebacker Pepper Johnson in a classic defensive stance. The card design is quintessentially 1990s, featuring a blue and green gradient border with a red frame around the player photo. The 'Score' logo is positioned in the top right corner, with the player name and team printed in a stylized purple bar at the bottom.
Key Features
Features a key member of the 'Big Blue Wrecking Crew' Giants defense and two-time Super Bowl champion.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is printed on standard 1990s cardstock with correct color saturation. It is not a card commonly targeted for counterfeiting due to mass production and low individual value.
Flaws to Note
Significant white chipping/wear visible along the top right blue edge. Bottom left corner appears slightly rounded. Centering favors the right border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari, or placed in a 'quarter bin' at a local card show. Individual sale is not recommended due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is significantly higher than the potential sale price. If selling, group it with other 1980s/90s Giants players like Lawrence Taylor or Phil Simms to attract team collectors. Use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for low-cost tracked shipping.