1990 Donruss Kevin McReynolds #227
Kevin McReynolds · Donruss · Base Card
Player
Kevin McReynolds
Set
1990 Donruss Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
227
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Poor centering, significant corner wear, and visible edge fraying.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Mass-produced during the junk wax era with very high supply and low demand from most collectors except Mets team set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $4-$8, PSA 9: $10-$15, PSA 10: $35-$50 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds value for this specific card condition).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1990 Donruss base cards typically occur in bulk lots where cards average $0.01 to $0.10 each. PSA 10 examples of this card have sold for approximately $30, but lower grades rarely trade individually.
Description
This 1990 Donruss card features New York Mets outfielder Kevin McReynolds in his classic home pinstripe uniform. The card belongs to the 'Junk Wax' era, characterized by a bright red border with a black-and-red splattered 'paint drip' design on the side edges and a white script nameplate at the top.
Key Features
Features a solid MLB veteran during his peak years with the Mets; classic 1990s Donruss 'splatter' design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. This is a common card from the mass-production era; print dot patterns and card stock are consistent with 1990 Donruss production. Counterfeiting for this player/set is extremely unlikely.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding (especially top left and bottom right), top edge wear, surface scratches, and right-heavy centering.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot of Mets cards or a complete 1990 Donruss set on eBay. Individual sale is not recommended due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will be much higher than the market value. Listing it on eBay as 'Mets Team Lot' with other era-appropriate cards is the most effective way to move this inventory.