1990 Topps Buddy Bell #524

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1990 Topps Buddy Bell #524

Player

Buddy Bell

Set

1990 Topps Baseball

Year

1990

Card #

524

Condition Grade

PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Good centering with slight top-heavy variance, sharp corners with minor touches under magnification, clean edges and a glossy surface.

Category

Base

Manufacturer

Topps

Demand Level

Low - typical of a common base card from the junk wax era, primarily sought after by player collectors or set builders.

Valuation

Raw (Ungraded) Value

$0.25 - $1.00

Graded Value

PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $75-100

Comparable Sales

Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $0.50 individually. Graded PSA 9 copies regularly fetch between $15 and $25 depending on buyer demand.

Description

Offering a 1990 Topps baseball card featuring veteran infielder Buddy Bell of the Houston Astros, card number 524. The front features a vibrant color photograph of Bell in his grey Astros uniform fielding in the in-field, highlighted by the classic 1990 Topps bordered design with the rounded team name banner at the bottom. A great addition to any 1990s set builder or Houston Astros collection.

Key Features

Classic 1990 Topps flagship design, features Buddy Bell during his later playing years with the Houston Astros, high-grade potential for vintage set builders.

Authenticity Indicators

High confidence in authenticity. Standard card stock thickness, correct font and color saturation consistent with authentic 1990 Topps production. Not a heavily targeted card for counterfeiting.

Flaws to Note

Minor centering shift favoring the top border slightly, typical mild corner softness expected from the 1990 Topps mass-produced era.

Selling Guide

Where to Sell

COMC, eBay (in lots or individual low-cost listings), or local card shop bulk boxes.

Selling Tips

Best sold as part of a complete 1990 Topps set or player lot rather than individually due to low single-card value. Ensure proper protection in a penny sleeve and top loader if selling raw.

Scanned on 9/8/2026