1990 Topps Mark Thurmond #179
Mark Thurmond · Topps · Base
Player
Mark Thurmond
Set
1990 Topps Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
179
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) due to noticeable top-to-bottom centering issues and slight corner wear visible on the wood-grain border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $0.50 or are valued as bulk commons at a fraction of a cent per card.
Description
1990 Topps Baseball card featuring Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark Thurmond. The card features the iconic 1990 Topps wood-grain border design, with a blue team logo at the top left, a player portrait photo in the center, and the player name displayed in a blue banner at the bottom with the Topps logo.
Key Features
Classic 1990 Topps wood-grain design, part of the high-production junk wax era.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock and printing pattern consistent with authentic 1990 Topps production. High confidence in authenticity, card is not commonly counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable top-to-bottom centering bias with a thicker top border, slight corner softening, and minor edge wear consistent with a mid-grade raw card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a bulk lot)
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to grade due to low market value. Best sold as part of a team set, player lot, or bulk vintage/junk wax lot.