1987 Donruss Tony Gwynn #284
Tony Gwynn · Donruss · Base
Player
Tony Gwynn
Set
1987 Donruss Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
284
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy toward the left border on the front, corners look sharp with minor touch possible upon closer inspection, edges are clean, and surface gloss appears intact with no visible major scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2 - $5
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1987 Donruss Tony Gwynn #284 range from $1 to $4 depending on exact condition. PSA 8 examples generally trade between $15 and $25.
Description
1987 Donruss Tony Gwynn #284 featuring the iconic '87 Donruss wood-grain border design with a bold blue outer frame. The front showcases San Diego Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn in his classic pinstriped uniform at the plate, bat cocked ready to swing. The bottom features a red banner with his name and position. The back includes his complete minor and major league statistics.
Key Features
Hall of Famer, iconic 1987 Donruss vintage design, legendary hitter with a career .338 batting average and 8-time National League batting champion.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity based on standard card stock thickness, correct font typography, and accurate team colors. 1987 Donruss cards are rarely counterfeited due to high production print runs.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly shifted to the left on the front border. Minor edge chipping common to 1987 Donruss dark borders may be present upon closer loupe inspection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC
Selling Tips
Best sold raw unless part of a larger graded vintage lot, as grading fees may exceed the value of an individual PSA 8 card. Store and ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a team bag.