1991 Studio Willie McGee #153
Willie McGee · Donruss · Base
Player
Willie McGee
Set
1991 Studio
Year
1991
Card #
153
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7-8 (NM-MT). The centering on the left-to-right axis appears heavy to the right. The focus is slightly soft, and there is visible surface glare from the photo lighting making a full assessment of the gloss surface difficult.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Willie McGee has a dedicated fan base (primarily Cardinals collectors), but this is a high-volume base card from the 'Junk Wax' era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs likely exceed the market value of the card unless it is a perfect 10.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.50 to $1.50 including shipping. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $50, but PSA 8 and 9 copies often struggle to sell for more than the cost of the slab.
Description
A classic 1991 Studio card featuring Willie McGee of the San Francisco Giants. This card is part of the premiere year of the Studio set, known for its portrait-style photography. McGee is pictured in his Giants road uniform against an out-of-focus stadium background. The bottom footer features his name and team in silver-foil lettering.
Key Features
Design from the debut year of Donruss Studio. Features 1985 NL MVP Willie McGee during his tenure with the Giants. Iconic black-and-white or high-contrast portrait aesthetic specific to the 1991 release.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The card features the correct silver foil application for 1991 Studio and the standard clay-coated card stock for early 90s Donruss products. These are not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Centering is shifted toward the right border. Potential for light corner softening common in this set due to the card stock. There may be minor surface scuffs on the high-gloss finish not visible in blurred photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sales are most cost-effective via COMC (Check Out My Cards) or in a 'Quarter Box' at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are pursuing a Registry Set, as the grading fee will be higher than the card's value. List as part of a San Francisco Giants team set or a Willie McGee player lot to maximize interest and save on shipping costs.