1990 Star Madison Muskies Anthony Ariola #3
Anthony Ariola · Star Co. · Minor League Base
Player
Anthony Ariola
Set
1990 Star Madison Muskies (Class A Affiliate)
Year
1990
Card #
3
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right; corners show minor softening; surface has visible minor imperfections/scratches.
Category
Minor League Base
Manufacturer
Star Co.
Demand Level
Niche/Low - Primarily of interest to Madison Muskies team collectors or Oakland Athletics completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10.00-15.00, PSA 9: $25.00-30.00; however, grading is not recommended as costs exceed value.
Comparable Sales
Individual stars from this set (like Pedro Castellano) sell for $1-3. Generic common players like Ariola typically sell for under $1 in bulk lots or $2 as a single with shipping included.
Description
A 1990 Star Co. minor league card featuring pitcher Anthony Ariola of the Madison Muskies. The card features a bright yellow border with green text and a portrait photo of Ariola in his Madison uniform. The 'STAR' logo is present in the top right corner.
Key Features
Features a player from the Oakland Athletics farm system; iconic bright yellow 1990s Star Co. minor league design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence high. These cards use a specific non-glossy cardstock and 1990s dot-matrix printing patterns that are standard for Star Co. Minor league cards of this era are rarely counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Right-heavy centering; light corner wear on top left and bottom right; small surface pockmark visible in the blue sky region of the photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or COMC (Check Out My Cards). Common cards like this are often sold in 'dime boxes' at local card shows.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of a grading submission ($19+) far outweighs the market value. Sell it as part of a team set or a bulk minor league lot to maximize shipping efficiency.