1990 Donruss Willie McGee #358
Willie McGee · Donruss · Base Card
Player
Willie McGee
Set
1990 Donruss Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
358
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). Reasons: Centering is heavily shifted to the top-right (roughly 35/65). Visible white chipping on the bottom-right and top-left corners. Typical red-border edge wear.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. Willie McGee is a fan favorite for Cardinals collectors, but this is a mass-produced base card with millions of copies in circulation.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $60-90 (Grading costs significantly exceed value for this specific copy).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies frequently sell for under $1.00 or are found in 10-cent 'common' bins. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $75 due to set registry collectors, but off-center copies like this are generally considered non-liquid assets in the hobby.
Description
A classic 1990 Donruss Willie McGee card featuring the iconic 'splatter' red border of the early 90s junk wax era. The card shows McGee from the back in his St. Louis Cardinals road jersey, jersey number 51 clearly visible as he stands at the plate. The Donruss '90 logo is in the top left with stylized script for the player's name.
Key Features
Features 1985 NL MVP and 3x Gold Glove winner Willie McGee. Iconic 1990 Donruss red border design which is notoriously difficult to find in Gem Mint condition due to edge chipping.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. This is a common card from the 'Junk Wax' era with no known financial incentive for counterfeiting. Card stock texture and dot-matrix print pattern are consistent with 1990 Donruss production.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering issues. Minor corner dings on the bottom edge. Red border showing tiny white flecks (chipping) which is a common manufacturing defect for this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set), COMC (for slow-burn sales), or local card shop bulk bins. Not worth the fees of high-end auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees ($15-25+) will far exceed the card's market value. Best sold as part of a 'St. Louis Cardinals Team Lot' or a 'Willie McGee Career Lot' to attract player-specific collectors and save on shipping.