1988 Donruss Mike Schmidt #167
Mike Schmidt · Donruss · Base
Player
Mike Schmidt
Set
1988 Donruss Base
Year
1988
Card #
#167
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card shows significantly heavy top-to-bottom centering issues (bottom border is much thicker than top). Left-to-right centering is also biased to the left. Corners appear relatively sharp for a card of this era stored in a page, but the centering will hard-cap the grade.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While Mike Schmidt is a legend, this specific card was produced in millions of copies. High demand exists only for GEM MINT (PSA 10) copies, which this card likely is not due to centering.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-8, PSA 8: $12-15, PSA 9: $25-30, PSA 10: $150-200. (Note: Centering issues make a 9 or 10 grade impossible for this specific copy).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies frequently sell for under $1 in bulk lots. PSA 8 copies recently sold for $10-14. PSA 10 copies fluctuate between $125 and $180 depending on the auction timing.
Description
This 1988 Donruss Mike Schmidt card features the Hall of Fame Phillies third baseman in his iconic pinstripe home jersey and red helmet. The card design is quintessential '80s, featuring blue borders with black and red accents. The Donruss '88 logo is visible in the top left, with Schmidt's name and position printed in the red bar at the bottom. This card captures the legendary slugger toward the conclusion of his storied career.
Key Features
Features a first-ballot Hall of Famer and 3x NL MVP. Part of the mass-produced 'Junk Wax' era, though Schmidt remains a highly collected player among team and player enthusiasts.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from the high-print volume 'Junk Wax' era and is rarely, if ever, counterfeited as the market value does not justify it. The card stock and dot-matrix print pattern are consistent with 1988 Donruss production.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues: The image is shifted high and left within the white inner frame. The bottom red border is much thicker than the top white margin. Slight edge wear is visible on the blue outer borders, which are prone to chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Phillies team set or Mike Schmidt player lot on eBay. Also suitable for 'quarter boxes' at local card shows or for sale on COMC (Check Out My Cards).
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the grading fee (approx. $15-20+) exceeds the market value of the expected grade (PSA 7). To sell, bundle it with other 1980s stars to make the shipping cost worthwhile for a buyer. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping for low-value individual sales to keep costs down.