1988 Donruss Diamond Kings Brook Jacoby #12
Brook Jacoby · Donruss · Insert / Subset
Player
Brook Jacoby
Set
1988 Donruss (Diamond Kings Subset)
Year
1988
Card #
#12
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Visible corner wear (lower right), edge chipping on black borders, and slight top-bottom centering issues.
Category
Insert / Subset
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - Niche appeal for Cleveland fans or Diamond Kings set builders. Jacoby was a solid player but lacks Hall of Fame status.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $50.00+
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are often $0.99 with free shipping (netting the seller nearly $0) or sold in bulk lots for pennies per card. PSA 10 examples are rare but can reach $40-60 for registry collectors.
Description
A classic 1988 Donruss Diamond Kings card featuring Cleveland Indians third baseman Brook Jacoby. The card features a vibrant Dick Perez watercolor portrait with a black border design and the iconic Chief Wahoo logo on the helmet. The reverse features career highlights and the Diamond Kings logo.
Key Features
Features the popular Dick Perez artwork; iconic 1980s Diamond Kings design; classic Cleveland Indians branding.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Correct matte card stock for the era, proper dot-matrix print pattern under magnification, and standard 2.5x3.5 inch sizing. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Obvious white chipping on the bottom right corner and right edge; common for black-bordered 1988 Donruss. Centering is shifted slightly toward the top.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, or placed in a 'quarter bin' at a local card show/shop. Individual shipping costs usually exceed the card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value. Best used as a filler for set completion or given to a young collector.