1988 Donruss Andres Galarraga #292
Andres Galarraga · Donruss · Base
Player
Andres Galarraga
Set
1988 Donruss
Year
1988
Card #
292
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Estimated centering: 70/30 left-to-right. Corners show slight visible wear (bottom right). Edges have minor chipping typical of black-bordered 1988 Donruss stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. While Galarraga is a beloved figure, this is a common base card from a mass-produced set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading costs likely exceed raw value.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $1 in lots. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $20-30 range. PSA 10 copies reach much higher prices due to the scarcity created by poor factory centering in this set.
Description
A classic 1988 Donruss base card featuring the 'Big Cat' Andres Galarraga in his Montreal Expos home uniform. The card features the signature 1988 Donruss design with a blue and black border stripe and the iconic Expos 'M' logo in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features 5-time All-Star and 2-time Gold Glove winner Andres Galarraga; high-contrast black and blue borders that are notoriously difficult to find in pristine condition due to chipping.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era with extremely high production numbers and is almost never counterfeited. Authentic card stock and dot-matrix printing patterns are visible.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias. Minor white chipping visible on the right-side black border edge. Slight rounding on the bottom right corner tip.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay, or via Sportlots/COMC. Individual sales for a card in this condition are often not cost-effective due to shipping fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10 candidate. For sales, list it as 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs low for collectors completing sets. Use keywords like 'Montreal Expos' and 'Big Cat'.