1988 Donruss Mark McGwire #25
Mark McGwire · Donruss · Base
Player
Mark McGwire
Set
1988 Donruss Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
#25
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Centering is slightly heavy on the right side and bottom, corners appear mostly sharp with minor potential softening, edges show slight chipping typical of the black borders from this set, and the surface displays normal gloss with minimal scratching.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While Mark McGwire remains a legendary home run hitter and a favorite for nostalgic collectors, 1988 Donruss was mass-produced in massive quantities, resulting in a saturated market with limited modern demand for raw base cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $8 - $12, PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $40 - $60, PSA 10: $150 - $250
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1988 Donruss Mark McGwire #25 typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 with free or low-cost shipping on eBay. PSA 9 graded copies generally sell for around $35-$50.
Description
Up for consideration is a 1988 Donruss baseball card featuring Oakland Athletics slugger Mark McGwire, card #25. The classic design features a black border framing the action photograph of McGwire holding a bat in his Athletics uniform, complete with the iconic 1988 Donruss logo in the upper left and an American League logo in the lower right. A red banner at the bottom displays his name and position. An excellent piece of 80s baseball nostalgia.
Key Features
Features superstar slugger Mark McGwire during his prime Oakland Athletics 'Bash Brothers' era. The 1988 Donruss set is an iconic, highly recognizable set from the late 1980s junk wax era, notable for its distinctive black borders.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The card stock, printing quality, gloss, and trademark logos match authentic 1988 Donruss production standards. This card is from the junk wax era and is rarely counterfeited as its market value is quite low.
Flaws to Note
The primary issue with 1988 Donruss black border cards is edge and corner chipping, which is visible upon close inspection. The centering is also slightly off-kilter, leaning towards the right and bottom margins.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shops/garage sales as part of bulk lots. Selling individually online may not be cost-effective after platform and shipping fees due to the low raw value.
Selling Tips
It is not recommended to pay for professional grading on this card as the grading fees would far exceed the card's final market value unless it is guaranteed a PSA 10. If selling raw, list it in a lot with other 1988 Donruss or McGwire cards to maximize shipping efficiency.