1991 Donruss Paul Abbott #163
Paul Abbott · Donruss (Leaf, Inc.) · Base
Player
Paul Abbott
Set
1991 Donruss Baseball Series 1
Year
1991
Card #
#163
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is heavily weighted to the top (approx 80/20). Softness visible on all four corners with significant white chipping on the left and right edges against the green border. Surface shows standard matte finish wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss (Leaf, Inc.)
Demand Level
Very Low (Niche). Only sought by specific Twins team set collectors or Paul Abbott completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading fees significantly exceed the value of this card.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.10 to $0.50 in local shops. Most eBay listings for single base cards from this set go unsold unless bundled. A PSA 10 copy sold for approx $40 in 2023, but lower grades rarely trade as individual items.
Description
Classic 1991 Donruss design featuring Paul Abbott in the Minnesota Twins away pinstripe uniform. The card has a vibrant forest green border with the iconic '91 Donruss multi-colored pattern accents on the left and right sides. The bottom features the 'Twins' logo in a circular badge next to a red nameplate.
Key Features
Includes the 1991 Minnesota Twins World Series championship year logo era. Nostalgic junk-wax era design known for its bright colors and high production volume.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Card stock is standard brown/grey recycled paper used by Donruss in the early 90s. This card is not faked due to its high supply and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-heavy centering. Edge wear and chipping are highly visible against the green ink of the borders. Corners are rounded/softened. Chipping on the right edge near the blue stripes.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards) as a bulk submission, or local card shop 'nickel/dime' bins. Not profitable to sell as a single on most platforms due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading is roughly 100x the raw value. Best sold as part of a 1991 Minnesota Twins team set or a large 'Junk Wax' era bulk lot. If listing on eBay, use eBay Standard Envelope to keep shipping under $1.00.