1990 Topps Kenny Rogers #462
Kenny Rogers · Topps · Base Card
Player
Kenny Rogers
Set
1990 Topps Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
#462
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Centering appears slightly off top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Corners show minor softening at the top right. Typical white card stock for the era showing light edge wear.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is considered 'Junk Wax' era cardboard. While Rogers was a fan favorite with a long career, the massive print runs of 1990 make this card extremely common.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $50-70
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $1 or as part of bulk sets. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $15-20 range including shipping. Realized prices for common 1990 Topps cards are currently stagnant.
Description
This 1990 Topps Kenny Rogers card features the Texas Rangers pitcher in mid-delivery wearing the team's classic home white uniform. The card design is quintessentially 1990, with a vibrant orange and yellow polka-dot border inside a secondary blue frame. The 'Rangers' team name is displayed in a stylized script in the upper left corner, with the Topps logo in the upper right. The player's name is located at the bottom in a yellow bar.
Key Features
Early career card of 4-time All-Star and Perfect Game pitcher Kenny Rogers; Iconic early 90s design; High nostalgia factor for Rangers fans.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. This is a common card from a high-production era, meaning there is no financial incentive to counterfeit it. Correct 1990 Topps print dot pattern and trademarked card stock are visible.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias; Top-right corner shows visible white wear; Bottom edge has slight roughness consistent with 1990 factory cutting; Card stock is 'junk wax' era pulp which is prone to yellowing/toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, or at a local card show in a 'dollar bin'. Individual sales are difficult due to shipping costs exceeding the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the grading fee (approx. $20) far exceeds the market value of the card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10. If selling, use a 'Non-Machinable' eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost shipping.