1990 Topps John Candelaria #474
John Candelaria · Topps · Base Card
Player
John Candelaria
Set
1990 Topps Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#474
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6-7 (EX-MT). The centering is heavily shifted toward the top-right. The top-right corner shows visible whitening and rounding. The surface has typical matte cardboard wear from the Junk Wax era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Very Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Expos team set collectors or John Candelaria career completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs far exceed the value of this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk. Recently, PSA 10 examples of common players from this set have sold for $20-$40, but this specific card in this condition has no recent individual auction record due to low demand.
Description
A classic 1990 Topps John Candelaria card featuring the pitcher in his Montreal Expos warm-up jacket. The design features the iconic multi-colored border and 'Expos' team name in the top left. The card back features career statistics and a 'This Day in Baseball' trivia fact.
Key Features
Junk Wax era collectible; features a 1979 World Series champion and 'The Candy Man' during his stint with the Montreal Expos.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card shows the correct vintage Topps matte printing and ink bleed. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to its high print volume and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant off-centering (Top/Right heavy), rounding on the top right corner, and minor chipping on the edges. The card stock is standard low-quality gray pulp from 1990.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay, in a 'dime box' at a local card show, or donated. Individual sale is not cost-effective due to shipping fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. To maximize value, group it with other 1990 Topps cards or Expos team cards and sell as a set. Use '1990 Topps John Candelaria Expos #474' in the title if listing individually.