1989-90 TOPPS
CAL RIPKEN
FINAL GRADE
8.5
NM-MT+
FRONT
BACK
Card Info
Year
1989-90
Company
TOPPS
Name
CAL RIPKEN
Number
#250
Summary
This 1989 Topps Cal Ripken card presents in exceptional Near Mint-Mint+ condition, earning an overall grade of 8.5. The card's visual appeal is immediately evident, highlighted by excellent centering on the front and very sharp corners.
Upon close inspection, the card maintains its high quality with very clean edges and a strong, glossy surface largely free of significant flaws. Any imperfections are extremely minor, such as a microscopic touch of wear on a corner or a faint print anomaly, which are consistent with the NM-MT+ designation.
Overall, this is a very strong example of the card, showcasing superior preservation and meeting the stringent criteria for an 8.5 grade, making it a highly desirable piece for any collector.
Upon close inspection, the card maintains its high quality with very clean edges and a strong, glossy surface largely free of significant flaws. Any imperfections are extremely minor, such as a microscopic touch of wear on a corner or a faint print anomaly, which are consistent with the NM-MT+ designation.
Overall, this is a very strong example of the card, showcasing superior preservation and meeting the stringent criteria for an 8.5 grade, making it a highly desirable piece for any collector.
Subgrades
Centering
8.5
Excellent centering on the front, presenting a strong visual appeal with a slight bias to the left. The back exhibits very good centering, slightly favoring the right side.
Corners
8.5
Four sharp corners are present, with perhaps one exhibiting a microscopic touch of wear or a very minor imperfection visible only under magnification, consistent with the NM-MT+ grade.
Edges
8.5
The edges are very clean and smooth throughout, free from chipping or fraying. A very faint, isolated imperfection or a tiny rough spot may be present upon extremely close inspection.
Surface
8.5
The card boasts a clean surface with excellent original gloss. It is largely free of major scratches, creases, or indentations. A very faint, minor print imperfection or a superficial touch of wear that does not break the surface may be present.
Print Quality
8.5
The print quality is strong, featuring vibrant colors and sharp focus on the player image and text. Registration is excellent, with only a very minor, isolated print dot or a negligible shift possible.
