1990 Donruss Eric Anthony Rated Rookie #43
Eric Anthony · Donruss · Rookie Card, Rated Rookie
Player
Eric Anthony
Set
1990 Donruss Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
43
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated - Centering is slightly off-center (approx 60/40), corners show light touches of wear, minor chipping on red borders.
Category
Rookie Card, Rated Rookie
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - This is a 'Junk Wax' era card with extremely high production numbers. Eric Anthony had a modest MLB career, so demand is limited to team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $1 in bulk lots. Recent PSA 10 sales have fluctuated between $50 and $90, while PSA 9 copies often struggle to sell for more than $20.
Description
This iconic 1990 Donruss card features Houston Astros prospect Eric Anthony during his debut era. Part of the legendary 'Rated Rookie' subset, the card showcases a bold red border with multi-colored splatter effects. Anthony is pictured in the classic rainbow-shoulder Astros uniform, smiling with a bat over his shoulder. The 'Rated Rookie' logo is prominently displayed in the bottom right corner in blue and black.
Key Features
Includes the coveted Donruss Rated Rookie logo. Features the popular 1980s/90s Astros 'Rainbow' jersey design. From the peak of the 'Junk Wax' era of collecting.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct dot-matrix print pattern in the red borders and the properly aligned 'Donruss 90' logo with the small baseball icon. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Frail red borders are highly prone to edge chipping and white showing at the corners. Centering on this specific example is heavier toward the right and bottom border. Potential surface scratches common with 1990 Donruss glossy-finish paper stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins. Best sold in larger Houston Astros or 1990 Donruss rookie lots to justify shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a perfect candidate for a PSA 10, as grading fees will far exceed the card's value. Use keyword 'Rated Rookie' and 'Houston Astros' in the title. Ship via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.