"1990 Topps #773 Dave Leiper Padres NM-MT High Number Baseball Card"

"Description

You're looking at a pristine piece of baseball card history - a 1990 Topps Dave Leiper #773 in spectacular Near Mint to Mint condition! This high-number gem from the iconic red-bordered set has survived over 30 years in exceptional condition.

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

What makes this card particularly special is both its high number in the set (#773) and its extraordinary preservation quality. While millions were printed, finding high-number examples that have maintained their original pristine condition over three decades is becoming increasingly challenging.

The action shot captures Leiper in his classic San Diego Padres pinstriped uniform, displaying the perfect pitching form that made him a valuable left-handed reliever. A true snapshot of baseball history frozen in time!

Perfect for Padres team collectors, 1990 Topps set builders, or anyone seeking to complete the higher-number series cards that are notoriously more difficult to find in top condition. The red-bordered beauties are experiencing a collecting renaissance as nostalgia for the 90s continues to grow!

Condition

This card is in remarkable Near Mint to Mint condition - truly outstanding preservation from the junk wax era! The notorious red 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 high numbers continues to become more challenging.

Color retention is superb with vibrant 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: Dave Leiper

• Team: San Diego Padres

• Position: Left-handed Relief Pitcher

• Card Number: #773 (High Number Series)

• Year: 1990

• Manufacturer: Topps

• Set: 1990 Topps Baseball

• Design Features: Distinctive red borders with team name tab and action photography

• Statistics: Complete major league pitching stats from 1984-1989

• Personal Details: Born October 3, 1962 in Scottsdale, Arizona

• Family Note: The card mentions his son Justin Casey, born March 10, 1988

Rarity

While 1990 Topps cards were produced in significant quantities, the higher numbers in the set have always been printed in somewhat smaller quantities, making them more challenging to locate in top condition.

High-grade examples of high-number cards 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 red borders of the 1990 Topps 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.

The 1990 Topps set is experiencing a nostalgic resurgence as collectors who grew up during this era return to the hobby with greater purchasing power and appreciation for pristine examples. This trend is driving increased demand for high-grade specimens.

For serious set builders seeking to complete high-grade 1990 Topps sets, finding individual high-number cards in this exceptional condition level becomes more challenging each year as the supply continues to diminish.

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 high-number 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 condition-sensitive cards from this era is just beginning to be recognized as grading population reports reveal the surprising scarcity of high-grade examples from sets once thought to be universally available in top condition.

This card represents a perfect specimen for any high-grade 1990 Topps set build, San Diego Padres team collection, or nostalgic display of 90s baseball memorabilia. 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 baseball card history in exceptional condition before the market fully recognizes the scarcity of pristine junk wax era specimens!"

 _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.