1986 Donruss Joe Carter #38
Joe Carter · Donruss · Base
Player
Joe Carter
Set
1986 Donruss
Year
1986
Card #
38
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Corners appear relatively sharp with minor wear visible on close inspection, edges are clean with slight chipping common to 1986 Donruss black borders, centering looks slightly heavy to the right/bottom edge, and surface has standard gloss with no major scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - Niche appeal mostly for set builders or 1980s nostalgia collectors, as Joe Carter cards have stable but generally low liquidity.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-40
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 to $2.50 inclusive of shipping on eBay and COMC, while PSA 9 copies generally realize between $25 and $35.
Description
1986 Donruss Joe Carter Cleveland Indians baseball card, featuring the iconic black striped border design with a red team name banner at the top reading 'Donruss '86'. The card shows a close-up portrait of Joe Carter in his Indians jersey holding a bat over his shoulder, with a red nameplate at the bottom displaying 'JOE CARTER OF'.
Key Features
Popular mid-1980s star player, iconic 1986 Donruss striped border design, classic era card from a notable slugger's career.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock matches standard 1986 Donruss paper stock, print resolution and color tones are consistent with authentic production, and the card is not commonly counterfeited due to low raw market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight typical chipping along the dark blue striped borders, minor centering shift to the right, and possible soft corner upon micro-inspection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC or eBay (best sold as part of a lot or set to offset shipping costs)
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to professionally grade due to high grading fees relative to the card's low raw value. Best sold raw in a penny sleeve and top loader, or bundled with other 1986 Donruss cards.