1989 Score Tony Gwynn #560
Tony Gwynn · Score · Base
Player
Tony Gwynn
Set
1989 Score Baseball
Year
1989
Card #
560
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering appears slightly heavy on the bottom border. Corners look generally sharp with minor potential softening under magnification. Edges are clean with minimal chipping, and surface gloss appears intact with no major scratches visible.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Score
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Tony Gwynn maintains a steady and loyal collector base as one of the greatest hitters in MLB history, though 1989 Score cards were produced in massive quantities.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $40 - $60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of the 1989 Score Tony Gwynn #560 typically sell for $0.99 to $2.00 plus shipping on eBay. PSA 9 graded copies generally realize around $15 to $25.
Description
Up for sale is a 1989 Score Tony Gwynn base card, number 560. The card features a classic action shot of the Hall of Fame San Diego Padres right fielder batting in his home pinstripe uniform. The distinctive green border framing and blue circular team/position graphic at the bottom make this a recognizable late-80s junk wax era design. A great addition for any Hall of Fame PC or 1980s baseball card collector.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player (Tony Gwynn), iconic late 1980s Score design with bright green borders, clean photography.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, printing clarity, and color saturation match authentic 1989 Score production standards. This card is from the high-production junk wax era and is rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering imbalance with a thicker top white border. Minor corner wear consistent with a well-preserved raw card from the junk wax era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best for lots or individual low-cost listings), or local card shows as part of a dollar bin or team bundle.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value of raw junk wax cards, it is generally not economically viable to grade this specific card unless submitting as part of a large bulk submission. Best sold raw as a single or bundled with other San Diego Padres stars.