Market outlook
Consistent low-end pricing with stable high-grade values based on recent sales data.
Next months. Stable with ungraded under $5
Long term. Stable for mid-grades; high-end gems may appreciate modestly
TCGAI.PRO Elvin Hayes 1979 · Topps · #90
8.0 Near Mint-Mint
- Cen
- 8.5
- Cor
- 7.5
- Edg
- 7.5
- Sur
- 7
Certificate #5598191882C5 · Basketball
Elvin Hayes
Topps · #90 · 1979
8.0 TCGAI Score
Near Mint-Mint Hold
Hold. Often worth as much raw. Keep it or sell it raw.
Estimate, not an official grade.
Condition report
Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.
| Check | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| Centering | 8.5 | 10 |
| Corners | 7.5 | 8 |
| Edges | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Surface | 7 | 8 |
| Whitening | 8 | 7 |
| Holo / foil | 7 | 8 |
What the AI found
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.
What this card sells for
An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.
Graded
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Raw, ungraded
$2.89
Grading premium
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Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot. Muestra insuficiente (graded=0, validListings=8, mínimo=5). Rango estimado con baja confianza.
Reference used to identify the card
The card was matched against this image from eBay. It only confirms which card it is; the grade comes from your photos.
🏀 ELVIN HAYES 1979-80 TOPPS NBA ALL STAR 1ST TEAM # 90 BULLETS
About this card
Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.
History
Elvin Hayes, nicknamed 'The Big E,' was an NBA Hall of Famer who played for the Washington Bullets during the 1979 season, known for his scoring prowess and rebounding; he won an NBA championship in 1978 and was selected to the All-Star 1st Team, highlighting his elite status.
1979, released as part of the 1979-80 Topps Basketball set in the United States.
- Features All-Star 1st Team special stamp
- Depicts Hayes with the Washington Bullets
- Part of the flagship Topps basketball release covering the 1978-79 NBA season
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Common
- Print run
- Very High
- First printed in
- 1979 Topps Basketball
- Demand
- Low
- Supply
- Abundant
- Mass-produced flagship set
- High overall print run
- Rarer in high grades like graded 10 due to survival rate
Collector notes
Condition. Check for centering issues common in Topps cards, edge wear, corner fraying, surface print defects, and off-centering; avoid cards with print snow or wax stains.
Storage. Store in soft penny sleeves within top loaders or semi-rigid holders; keep in cool, dry environment away from sunlight; use card savers for mailers.
Authenticity. Examine for correct 1979 Topps stock thickness, sharp borders, and player image clarity; no known reprints for this set; authenticate high-value grades via graded or graded population reports.
Sources: collectibles.com, fanaticscollect.com, sportscardspro.com, gocollect.com, psacard.com
Card details
- Name
- Elvin Hayes
- Game
- Basketball
- Set
- Topps (Unknown)
- Number
- 90
- Year
- 1979
- Rarity
- Common
- Special stamps
- All-Star 1st Team
- Language
- English
- Manufacturer
- Topps
- Identification
- Matched on eBay
- Certificate
- #5598191882C5
- Graded on
- Apr 23, 2026
- Views
- 238
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