John Taylor 393 Appraisal

1990 Pro Set John Taylor #393 (1990 Pro Bowl Subset)

This is a standard-sized (2.5" x 3.5") collectible football card featuring San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver John Taylor. The card was manufactured by Pro Set and is part of their 1990 series, specifically within the '1990 Pro Bowl' subset. The front of the card utilizes a dynamic action photograph of Taylor in his blue National Football Conference (NFC) Pro Bowl jersey and silver 49ers helmet, clutching a football. The card design features a white border with blue header and footer bars. At the top left is the 'Pro Set Official NFL Card' logo, and at the bottom left is the Hawaii 1990 Pro Bowl logo. The bottom blue bar clearly lists the player name, position (WR), and team (49ers) in white block text. The card is currently housed in a clear protective plastic sleeve (penny sleeve). From a condition standpoint, the card appears to be in 'Near Mint' condition based on the visual evidence. The corners appear relatively sharp with minimal white chipping visible, though the top-left corner shows a tiny speck of wear. The centering of the image within the white borders appears slightly shifted towards the bottom and left (approximately 45/55 or 40/60 centering). The surface gloss seems intact without heavy scratching or print defects like 'snow' which were common in this mass-produced era. There are no visible creases, stains, or water damage. This particular set was produced during the 'Junk Wax' era of the late 80s/early 90s, meaning it was manufactured in extremely high quantities, which generally limits its individual market value unless it achieves a perfect 'Gem Mint' professional grade.