2021 Donruss Baseball Albert Pujols Retro '87 Variations #254
Albert Pujols · Panini (Donruss) · Base / Heritage Variation (Retro Design)
Player
Albert Pujols
Set
2021 Donruss Baseball
Year
2021
Card #
#254
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The card appears to have excellent centering (approx 50/50 L-R and 55/45 T-B). Corners look sharp through the penny sleeve, and edges appear clean. The surface shows no immediate visible scratches or print lines.
Category
Base / Heritage Variation (Retro Design)
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss)
Demand Level
Moderate. While it is a base-level modern card, Albert Pujols' recent retirement and 700-home-run milestone keep his cards moving steadily among player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-25, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 10 gem mint copies have recently sold in the $40-$55 range, though they are infrequently sent for grading.
Description
This 2021 Donruss card features future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols in a classic St. Louis Cardinals uniform, following a vintage 1987 Donruss design aesthetic. The card provides a clean, retro look with the iconic 'D' Donruss logo in the top corner and Pujols captured in his signature powerful follow-through after a swing. A great addition for Cardinals fans and Pujols completionists.
Key Features
Features a legendary 700+ Home Run Club member and future first-ballot Hall of Famer. The retro-inspired design appeals to fans of the 1980s junk wax era. Being a Cardinals card, it holds higher demand than his later Angels or Dodgers cards among local collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The card stock thickness is consistent with 2021 Panini products. The color saturation of the St. Louis red and the crispness of the Donruss logo are correct. This card is not a known target for counterfeiting due to its relatively low market value.
Flaws to Note
A slight top-to-bottom centering bias is visible (heavier at the top). There is minor white edging visible at the bottom-right corner, which is common with Donruss's card stock. Potential light surface scratches are hard to detect without a loupe but often present on these paper-based sets.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay (as part of a player lot or cheap PWE listing), COMC for long-term storage and automated selling, or Facebook Cardinals fan groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are doing it for a personal registry; the cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the likely raw-to-graded value jump. When selling on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for $0.60 to keep the total cost attractive to buyers. List with keywords like 'Hall of Fame', 'Cardinals', and 'Retro Design'.