"1990 Topps #346 Jim Presley Mariners All-Star 3B MINT NM-MT Baseball Card"

"Description

You're looking at a pristine piece of Seattle Mariners history - a 1990 Topps Jim Presley #346 in spectacular Near Mint to Mint condition! This gem features one of the Mariners' power-hitting stars of the mid-1980s.

This stunning example stands out dramatically from the typically well-worn specimens from this era. The notoriously condition-sensitive purple/magenta borders remain vibrant and chip-free - a true rarity for cards from this distinctive Topps design!

What makes this card particularly special is that it captures Presley during his final season with the Mariners before his move to Atlanta. This card documents a significant chapter in early Mariners franchise history, featuring one of their first All-Star representatives!

The action shot perfectly captures Presley's powerful swing that generated impressive home run totals during his prime years with Seattle. This card represents a key piece of 1980s baseball history when the young Mariners franchise was still establishing its identity!

Perfect for Mariners team collectors, All-Star collections, or anyone seeking pristine examples from this nostalgic era of baseball. The distinctive purple borders of the Mariners cards from this set are experiencing a collecting renaissance!

Condition

This card is in remarkable Near Mint to Excellent condition - truly outstanding preservation from the junk wax era! The notorious purple borders, which typically show significant edge chipping, remain impressively intact.

The corners are razor sharp with absolutely no rounding or wear - a condition virtually never seen in cards from this set after 30+ years. Most examples found today show significant corner damage.

The surfaces remain pristine with no creases, folds, bends, or handling marks. The glossy finish on the front maintains its original luster with no scratches or scuffing.

Centering is exceptional and well within the coveted 55/45 or better ratio that serious collectors demand. Finding well-centered examples from the 1990 Topps set continues to become more challenging.

Color retention is superb with vibrant purples and reds that remain as bright as the day this card was printed. Most surviving examples show significant fading or color degradation after decades of storage.

The card back is equally pristine with sharp printing, no staining, and excellent overall eye appeal. The yellow background remains bright with no fading or yellowing often seen on cards from this era.

Card Details

• Player: Jim Presley - 1986 All-Star Third Baseman

• Team: Seattle Mariners (final season before moving to Atlanta)

• Position: Third Base (3B)

• Card Number: #346

• Year: 1990 Topps

• Career Highlights: 1986 All-Star, hit 27+ home runs for three consecutive seasons (1985-1987)

• Special Note: One of the early power hitters in Mariners franchise history

• Statistical Peak: 1986 season with 27 home runs and 107 RBIs

• Personal Information: The card mentions his son Joshua

• Design Elements: Distinctive purple/magenta borders with blue inner frame - specific to Mariners team design

Rarity

While 1990 Topps cards were produced in significant quantities, the number of survivors in this exceptional condition is dramatically smaller and continues to shrink with each passing year.

High-grade examples like this are becoming increasingly difficult to locate as collectors become more condition-conscious and the best examples are permanently sealed in graded slabs for long-term collections.

The distinctive purple borders of the Mariners design are notoriously susceptible to chipping and wear, making well-preserved examples increasingly uncommon as time passes. The vast majority of survivors show significant border damage.

Cards from this set featuring players from the early Mariners teams are experiencing increased collector interest as the franchise's history becomes more appreciated. Early team stars like Presley are essential pieces of franchise collecting!

As nostalgia for 1980s power hitters continues to grow, cards capturing players like Presley who exemplified the power-hitting approach of that era are experiencing a collecting renaissance.

Collector's Note

The market for high-grade junk wax era cards has experienced remarkable growth in recent years as collectors recognize the surprising scarcity of pristine examples. What was once overlooked is now increasingly appreciated.

Savvy collectors understand that while millions of these cards were printed, the vast majority were poorly handled, stored in detrimental conditions, or simply discarded. True gem specimens represent a tiny fraction of the original print run.

This is potentially your BEST CHANCE to acquire a high-grade example of this card before prices for pristine junk wax era cards continue their upward trajectory! The market is increasingly recognizing the scarcity of genuinely Near Mint-Mint examples.

The investment potential for cards of 1980s All-Stars is just beginning to be recognized as collectors seek to document complete team histories rather than just focusing on superstars. Players like Presley who were franchise cornerstones are essential to comprehensive collections.

This card represents a perfect specimen for any high-grade 1990 Topps set build, Seattle Mariners team collection, 1980s All-Stars showcase, or display of the evolution of the Mariners franchise. The condition quality speaks for itself!

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Don't Wait - Act Now!

The window of opportunity to acquire premium condition examples from this nostalgic era continues to narrow as more collectors recognize the surprising difficulty in finding untouched, pristine examples.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of Seattle Mariners history featuring one of their early All-Stars in exceptional condition before it disappears into another collection for decades!"

 _gsrx_vers_1723 (GS 9.9.3 (1723))

Condition: Ungraded

Item specifics

Offered by Gosla Antiques & Collectibles, purveyors of antiquities, curiosities and collectible wares. Dispatched from Pennsylvania, United States, with tracking.