The 1990 Fleer baseball card set is considered by many collectors to be one of the more iconic and valuable sets from the late 80s and early 90s era. While it doesn’t contain any true “gem mint” level rookies of future Hall of Famers, there are still several cards from the 1990 Fleer set that can hold significant value depending on the grade and condition. Let’s take a closer look at some of the top 1990 Fleer cards that have the potential to be worth money for collectors.

Ken Griffey Jr. (#91) – Even though it wasn’t his true rookie card (that came in the 1989 Upper Deck set), Griffey’s 1990 Fleer card is still one of the most desirable and valuable cards from the set. In PSA 10 Gem Mint condition, this card has sold for over $2,000. But even in lower graded conditions of PSA 8 or BGS 9, Griffey’s 1990 Fleer can still fetch $100-300. He was already establishing himself as a budding superstar by 1990.

Frank Thomas (#250) – Thomas’ 1990 Fleer is considered his true rookie card since he didn’t debut in the majors until 1990. In PSA 10 condition, it has sold for over $1,000. But it maintains solid value even in PSA 8 at $75-150. Thomas went on to have a Hall of Fame caliber career and his rookie card remains a key piece for any collection.

Greg Maddux (#376) – Maddux won the NL Cy Young in 1992 but had already made his debut in 1986. Still, his 1990 Fleer is one of his more iconic early career cards. PSA 10 examples have sold for $800-1,000. In PSA 8 condition it still holds $50-100 of value.

Roberto Alomar (#150) – Alomar debuted in 1988 but 1990 was his first full season. His Fleer rookie from this set maintains value at $50-150 in PSA 8 condition given his outstanding career. PSA 10 gem copies have reached $400-500.

Tom Glavine (#516) – Glavine won his first of two Cy Youngs in 1991 and went on to have a Hall of Fame career. His 1990 Fleer rookie card holds $50-150 value in PSA 8 condition. PSA 10 examples have sold for over $300.

David Justice (#290) – Justice emerged as a power hitting outfielder for the Braves in the early 90s. His rookie card from 1990 Fleer is fairly scarce in high grades and has sold for $150-300 in PSA 9 condition.

Jeff Bagwell (#600) – Bagwell’s 1990 Fleer is considered his true rookie after debuting late in the 1989 season. Even in PSA 8 condition it maintains $50-100 of value. PSA/BGS 9 examples have reached $150-300 given his outstanding career.

Dennis Martinez (#30) – Martinez was already an established starter by 1990 but his Fleer card from this year maintains nostalgia and value at $25-50 even in lower grades due to his long career.

Roberto Kelly (#480) – Kelly had some productive seasons for the Red Sox in the early 90s and his 1990 Fleer rookie holds $25-50 of value in PSA 8 condition.

Bobby Thigpen (#620) – Thigpen set the single season saves record with 57 in 1990. His rookie card maintains $20-40 value even in PSA 8 thanks to his place in history.

In addition to star rookie cards and future Hall of Famers, there are also several key short prints and serially numbered cards from the 1990 Fleer set that can carry substantial premiums based on rarity and condition. The Frank Thomas SP (#250) and serially numbered cards of stars like Barry Bonds (#50), Nolan Ryan (#100), and Ozzie Smith (#400) are often among the most valuable 1990 Fleer cards on the high-end market.

While it may lack a true “gem mint” level rookie like a Griffey or Bonds find, the 1990 Fleer baseball card set remains a highly collectible vintage release. For today’s investors, cards like Griffey, Thomas, Maddux, Glavine, Bagwell, and Justice maintain solid long term value prospects in high grades as proven by recent auction prices. With patience, condition, and a little luck, there are 1990 Fleer cards that absolutely have the potential to be worth significant money down the road. Condition, of course, is still king when determining the value of any vintage baseball card from this classic early 90s Fleer set.