1990 Donruss Mark Parent #191
Mark Parent · Donruss · Base
Player
Mark Parent
Set
1990 Donruss Base
Year
1990
Card #
#191
Condition Grade
PSA 3-4 (VG-EX) Range. Centering is quite poor (shifted heavily right). The upper right corner is severely soft/rounded. Significant surface pitting and white snow/stock defects are visible throughout the image and red borders.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Markets for common base cards from 1990 are extremely limited. Demand is primarily from set builders or Padres team collectors looking for bulk additions.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.10
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00; PSA 10: $45.00+. Note: This specific card would not qualify for these grades and grading costs ($20+) far exceed the market value.
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell in 'nickel boxes' at card shops. Recent bulk lot sales on eBay suggest a per-card value of less than 5 cents. High-grade PSA 10 copies of common players from this set occasionally sell for $20-$40, but this specific card is not a candidate for a high grade.
Description
This 1990 Donruss Mark Parent card features the San Diego Padres catcher in his home pinstripe uniform, prepared to bat. The card design is characterized by the iconic vibrant red border with black and orange splatter accents that defined the 1990 Donruss set. The player name is scripted in white at the top beside the classic 'Donruss 90' logo.
Key Features
Features Mark Parent during his tenure with the San Diego Padres; representitive of the popular but overproduced 'Junk Wax' era of the early 1990s.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. This card is from an era of massive overproduction (Junk Wax Era) and is not a target for counterfeiters. The paper stock and print quality are consistent with 1990 Donruss production standards.
Flaws to Note
Heavy right-side centering bias. Significant wear on the top right corner. Visible surface debris and white 'print snow' (flecking) on the image and border. Minor chipping along the red edges which is common for this high-ink coverage set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team set or local yard sale. Listing individually on eBay is generally not cost-effective due to shipping fees and platform commissions.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. To maximize value, bundle it with other 1980s/90s San Diego Padres cards as a 'Team Lot'. If selling online, use an eBay Standard Envelope to keep shipping costs under $1.00 for the buyer.