1990 Topps Mickey Hatcher #14
Mickey Hatcher · Topps · Base
Player
Mickey Hatcher
Set
1990 Topps Base
Year
1990
Card #
#14
Condition Grade
PSA 3-4 (VG-EX) based on visible corner wear, edge chipping, and centering issues.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This is a common card from the 'junk wax' era with extremely high production numbers. Demand is limited to Dodgers team set collectors or Hatcher fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60. Note: Grading costs for this specific card exceed its market value.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk. Individual sales on eBay often end at $0.99 with free shipping (PWE), resulting in a net loss or break-even for the seller.
Description
Featured is a 1990 Topps Mickey Hatcher card featuring him in a Los Angeles Dodgers home uniform and glove. The card utilizes the classic 1990 Topps design with a multi-colored border gradient and bold block lettering for the team name.
Key Features
Features Mickey Hatcher, a key member of the 1988 World Series champion 'Kirk Gibson' Dodgers team. Iconic junk-wax era design.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card. The card stock, printing dots (Ben-Day dots in the border), and design matching the 1990 set are consistent with authentic mass-produced Topps cards of this era. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner softness on all four corners. Slight top-to-bottom centering bias. Surface appears to have light handling wear. The 'stack' it is sitting in may cause further edge wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, in a '50-cent bin' at a local card shop, or via COMC for long-term inventory.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be 100x the card's value. List it as part of a 1990 Topps Dodgers team set or a bulk lot of 1990s baseball cards to maximize shipping efficiency.