1983 Donruss Wade Boggs Rookie #586
Wade Boggs · Donruss · Rookie Card
Player
Wade Boggs
Set
1983 Donruss
Year
1983
Card #
#586
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) due to significant adhesive residue/tape damage on the top right corner and border.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate. Wade Boggs remains a popular Hall of Famer and vintage collectors always seek out his key rookie cards, though damaged copies have a very limited collector base.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5 - $15
Graded Value
PSA 3: $10-15, PSA 4: $15-25, PSA 5: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Raw copies with minor flaws typically sell for $10-25. Heavily damaged or tape-residue copies like this one usually realize between $3 and $8 on eBay.
Description
This is the iconic 1983 Donruss rookie card of Hall of Fame third baseman Wade Boggs, card number #586. The card features a classic 1983 Donruss design with a green inner border, the '83 Donruss logo in the top left corner, and a team graphic in the bottom right featuring a baseball glove with 'Red Sox'. The photography captures Boggs in his Boston Red Sox home white uniform following through on his swing. Note that the top right border shows visible residue from tape or a removed sticker.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1983 rookie card, highly recognizable vintage Donruss set design.
Authenticity Indicators
Card stock, typography, and color tones match authentic 1983 Donruss production standards. The 1983 Donruss set is not heavily counterfeited compared to other modern or ultra-high-end vintage cards. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Prominent tape residue and paper damage on the top right border/corner area. This is a severe condition defect that will heavily penalize any professional grading attempt.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC (Check Out My Cards) as a raw, budget vintage listing.
Selling Tips
Sell this card raw as-is. Do not submit this specific card to PSA or BGS for grading because the cost of grading will exceed the total value of the card due to the heavy surface/border damage. Be extremely transparent about the tape residue in your listing photos and description.