1990 Donruss Billy Ripken #422
Billy Ripken · Donruss · Base Card
Player
Billy Ripken
Set
1990 Donruss
Year
1990
Card #
422
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Noted heavy wear on corners and edges
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. This is a common card from an overproduced era. It typically sells as part of a team set or bulk lot rather than an individual piece.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies frequently sell for pennies or are included in 10-cent bins at card shows. Recent bulk lots of 1990 Donruss often sell for $5-10 per 500-1000 cards.
Description
1990 Donruss Billy Ripken featuring the classic 'splatter' red border design of the early 90s. The card shows Ripken in his Baltimore Orioles uniform holding a bat over his shoulder. This is a standard base card from the junk wax era.
Key Features
Brother of Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. Iconic 1990 Donruss red border design. This is the follow-up year to his infamous 1989 Fleer 'error' card.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era and was mass-produced in the millions; it is not a target for counterfeiting as the cost to replicate it exceeds its market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on all four corners, particularly visible on the bottom left and top right. Heavy edge wear/chipping along the right and top red borders. Surface appears to have minor scuffing. Centering is shifted slightly toward the top-left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk lots on eBay, at a local card shop's bargain bin, or kept as a nostalgic personal collection piece. The cost of shipping often exceeds the value of the single card.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($19+) are significantly higher than the card's market value. If selling, bundle it with other 1990 Donruss Orioles or other Billy Ripken cards to make the shipping cost worthwhile for a buyer.