1987 Donruss Von Hayes #161
Von Hayes · Donruss · Base
Player
Von Hayes
Set
1987 Donruss
Year
1987
Card #
#161
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly shifted to the left (approx. 70/30 or worse). Notable white chipping along the left black border and visible corner wear on the bottom left and top left corners. Surface appears mostly clean but the black borders are highly sensitive to chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - Niche. While Von Hayes is remembered fondly by Phillies fans, this is a base card from a mass-produced era with high supply and low player-specific heat.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60 (Note: Not economically viable to grade this specific card due to centering and edge wear).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw commons from 1987 Donruss typically range from $0.10 to $0.99 with many remaining unsold. PSA 10 examples of this card (which this is not) have sold in the $50 range to set registry collectors.
Description
A classic 1987 Donruss baseball card featuring Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/outfielder Von Hayes in his follow-through batting stance. This card features the iconic 1987 Donruss design with black borders and yellow/gray side accents. Hayes is shown in the retro Phillies powder blue road uniform.
Key Features
Iconic 1987 Donruss black border design; features an All-Star caliber player from the 1980s Phillies; extremely difficult to find in high grades due to the fragile black borders and notorious centering issues of this set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. This is a common card from the 'junk wax era' with no known counterfeits. Card stock is correct thickness and the 'Donruss 87' logo printing is sharp with typical 1980s lithographic dot patterns visible under magnification.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right off-centering. Visible edge chipping ('whitening') along the left and top edges which is very common for this set. Minor softening of the corner tips. The black ink on the borders shows every speck of wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set or bulk lot on eBay. Not worth selling as a single unless part of a 'pick your card' listing. Local card shops would likely purchase this only as bulk 'commons' for a fraction of a cent.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading far exceeds the market value of a PSA 6 or 7. If selling, bundle it with other 1980s Phillies players like Mike Schmidt or Steve Carlton to increase appeal. Use an eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping if sold individually.