1988 Donruss Steve Sax #252
Steve Sax · Donruss · Base
Player
Steve Sax
Set
1988 Donruss Base
Year
1988
Card #
#252
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom; visible white chipping on the black border edges and softening on the lower-left corner.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - This is a common card from the 'Junk Wax' era with extremely high supply and very low collector demand outside of team set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. (Note: Grading cost exceeds the value of this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Recent individual raw sales often net $0.99 with free shipping (result in a loss to seller). PSA 10 examples can reach $50, but cards in this raw condition generally trade for pennies in bulk lots.
Description
A classic 1988 Donruss Steve Sax card featuring a mid-action portrait of the All-Star Dodgers second baseman in his home white jersey and blue batting helmet. The card features the iconic 1988 Donruss blue and black border with red accents and the '88 Donruss logo in the upper left.
Key Features
Features a key member of the 1988 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers; iconic 'junk wax' era design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. The 1988 Donruss set was mass-produced in the millions; there are no known counterfeits because the cost to produce a fake exceeds the card's market value. Correct card stock and color registration.
Flaws to Note
Heavy top-to-bottom centering issues (thick top border, thin bottom border); edge wear along the black sections of the border; soft bottom-left corner; minor surface dimple visible near the player's jersey button.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, or in a 25-cent bin at a local card show. Not profitable to sell as a single item online due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. To maximize value, bundle it with other 1988 Dodgers or other Steve Sax cards in a 'Player Lot'. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for low-cost sales to remain competitive.