1986 Donruss Lee Smith #19
Lee Smith · Donruss · Base
Player
Lee Smith
Set
1986 Donruss
Year
1986
Card #
19
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right edge and bottom, corners show minor touches, edges are relatively clean, surface appears clean with decent gloss.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - Consistent niche demand for Hall of Famers and set builders from the 1980s junk wax era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5 - $10, PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $20 - $35
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 on eBay and COMC. PSA 8 examples regularly trade in the $15 - $25 range.
Description
Offering a classic 1986 Donruss baseball card featuring Hall of Fame relief pitcher Lee Smith of the Chicago Cubs. The card showcases Donruss's iconic blue-striped border design with a red 'Donruss '86' team/set tab in the upper left corner, a circular Cubs logo in the lower left, and a red nameplate at the bottom. A great nostalgic addition for any vintage collector or Cubs fan.
Key Features
Hall of Famer, iconic 1986 Donruss striped border design, classic vintage era photography.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1986 Donruss card stock, correct font and color saturation, back has traditional Donruss puzzle piece or stats layout. Low risk of counterfeiting given the low market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift to the right and bottom, minor corner softening typical of 1980s wax pack cuts.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best in lots or bulk), or local card show dollar boxes.
Selling Tips
Due to low individual value, it is not economically viable to grade this card independently. Best sold raw as part of a larger 1986 Donruss set or a Lee Smith player lot. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard envelope or bubble mailer.