1990 Donruss Candy Maldonado #163
Candy Maldonado · Donruss · Base
Player
Candy Maldonado
Set
1990 Donruss Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#163
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right (60/40), corners show minor whitening, and typical Donruss print dots are visible.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - This is a 'junk wax' era card with extremely high production numbers and low individual player demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $45.00 - $60.00 (Note: Grading fees will significantly exceed the value of the card at these grades).
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for pennies in local card shops. Recent bulk lots of 1990 Donruss cards sell for $10-20 per several hundred cards. Only a PSA 10 gem mint copy has significant value, often driven by registry set collectors.
Description
A classic 1990 Donruss baseball card featuring San Francisco Giants outfielder Candy Maldonado. The card displays the iconic 1990 Donruss red border design with black paint-splatter accents. Maldonado is pictured smiling mid-field wearing his Giants uniform and glove. The reverse includes career statistics and biographical information typical of the era.
Key Features
Era-specific iconic '90s design; popular veteran outfielder during the Giants' late 80s/early 90s run.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock thickness; correct paper texture; micro-dot pattern consistent with late 80s/early 90s offset lithography; no evidence of trimming. Confidence: High. Not a card targeted for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Right-heavy centering on the front; slight softness on the bottom-left and bottom-right corners; common 1990 Donruss chipping on the red edges; minor print defects/ink speckles on the borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set), COMC (bulk submission), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading is much higher than the market value. It is best sold in a San Francisco Giants team lot or as part of a complete 1990 Donruss set to maximize interest. If listing on eBay, use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping.