1990 Upper Deck Alejandro Pena #489
Alejandro Pena · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Alejandro Pena
Set
1990 Upper Deck Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
489
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Good centering, sharp corners with minor potential softening, clean edges, and glossy surface showing standard light handling.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low - Set builder and team collector demand only. Alejandro Pena is a vintage relief pitcher with a niche collector base.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $0.50 individually or bundled in team sets on eBay and COMC.
Description
Offering a 1990 Upper Deck baseball card featuring Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alejandro Pena, card number 489. The card showcases Pena standing on the field in his away grey uniform with the classic script Dodgers logo. The iconic 1990 Upper Deck white border design features a distinctive green vertical foil-accented stripe on the right side with the Dodgers circular team logo. The reverse features full-color photography and player statistics. Card is protected in a penny sleeve.
Key Features
Part of the legendary 1990 Upper Deck flagship set which revolutionized the hobby with premium card stock and high-gloss photography. Features the classic hologram on the back verifying authenticity.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Displays standard 1990 Upper Deck crisp font clarity, glossy UV coating, and the signature hologram on the reverse. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering variance typical of 1990 Upper Deck production. Minor corner and edge wear possible upon close inspection outside the sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best in bulk lots), or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Not economical to grade due to low market value. Best sold as part of a complete 1990 Upper Deck set or Los Angeles Dodgers team lot. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader within a standard envelope or bubble mailer.