1987 Donruss Darrell Porter #424
Darrell Porter · Donruss · Base
Player
Darrell Porter
Set
1987 Donruss
Year
1987
Card #
#424
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Visible centering issues (favors the right side), minor white chipping on the bottom right edge/corner, and common surface print snow visible on the black borders.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to Texas Rangers team collectors, 1987 set completionists, or fans of Darrell Porter. This was a mass-produced era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60 (Value heavily dependent on finding a set completionist or player collector).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw commons from this set average less than $1.00. High-grade PSA 10 specimens of non-star veterans in this set typically sell for $30-$50 to registry collectors.
Description
A classic example of late-80s 'Junk Wax' era design, this 1987 Donruss card features catcher Darrell Porter in his Texas Rangers uniform. The card is known for it's iconic black borders with yellow and gold accents and the '87' Donruss logo in the top left. Porter is seen wearing his trademark glasses in this candid shot.
Key Features
Features a 4-time All-Star and 1982 World Series MVP; iconic 1987 Donruss black-border design which is notoriously difficult to find in high grades due to chipping.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock shows the correct thickness and 'brownish' cardboard back typical of 1987 Donruss. The dot matrix pattern in the photo is consistent with period-accurate offset lithography. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias; minor chipping on the bottom edge and right-hand corners; standard factory print dots/snow on the black ink surfaces.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, or placed in a 'quarter box' at a local card show. Not financially viable for individual sale on high-fee platforms unless graded PSA 10.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is absolutely flawless, as grading fees will far exceed the card's value. Best used as a 'filler' for someone looking to complete the 1987 Donruss set. Use keywords like 'Rangers', '1982 WS MVP', and 'Set Filler'.