Certificate #2F0DC48C0AA0 · Baseball
Topps · #530 · 1989
Keep raw. Grading costs more than it adds.
Estimate, not an official grade.
Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.
| Check | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| Centering | 8 | 8 |
| Corners | 9 | 9 |
| Edges | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Surface | 9.5 | 9.5 |
Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.
No defects listed at this photo resolution.
An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.
Graded 7
$18.75
Raw, ungraded
$1.62
Grading premium
+1057%
| Grade | Average | Range and sales |
|---|---|---|
| Raw | $1.62 | $0.99 – $4.00 · 27 listings |
| Grade 5 | $1.50 | 1 sale |
| Grade 7 This card | $18.75 | $15.99 – $21.50 · 2 sales |
| Grade 8 | $29.93 | $21.99 – $45.00 · 8 sales |
| Grade 9 | $25.48 | $19.99 – $35.00 · 3 sales |
| Grade 10 | $159 | $140 – $200 · 4 sales |
Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot.
The card was matched against this image from eBay. It only confirms which card it is; the grade comes from your photos.
NOLAN RYAN~HOUSTON ASTROS~1989 TOPPS graded-10 GEM-MT GRADED MLB BASEBALL CARD #530
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Recent graded 10 sales up 50.5% in 30 days and 5.3% ongoing, fueled by nostalgia for Ryan's legacy.
Next months. Stable to slight rise in graded 10 due to recent momentum.
Long term. Stable with modest gains for high-grade copies as supply persists.
Nolan Ryan is a Baseball Hall of Famer renowned for his record 5,714 strikeouts, 7 no-hitters, and 324 wins over a 27-year MLB career, primarily with the Astros at the time of this card, symbolizing his enduring legacy as one of the greatest pitchers.
1989 Topps Baseball set, released in early 1989 as the flagship annual Topps baseball card product distributed worldwide.
Condition. Check centering, corners for dings, edges for chipping, and surface for print defects or wax stains; common flaws include off-centering and corner wear from high production volume.
Storage. Store in penny sleeves within top-loaders or semi-rigid holders, kept in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent fading or warping.
Authenticity. Verify Topps holograms if present, check print quality and card stock thickness; for graded cards, confirm graded/graded slab authenticity via serial numbers; beware of counterfeit graded labels on low-grade fakes.
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