1988 Donruss Ellis Burks Diamond Kings #15
Ellis Burks · Donruss · Insert / Subset
Player
Ellis Burks
Set
1988 Donruss Diamond Kings
Year
1988
Card #
15
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Surface shows typical period print dots; centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom; bottom right corner shows minor softening.
Category
Insert / Subset
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to set collectors or Red Sox team collectors. This is a common card from the 'junk wax' era with millions of copies produced.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15; PSA 9: $25-35; PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading fees significantly exceed the value of this card in mid-range grades.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies consistently sell for under $1.00 on eBay, often as 'buy-it-now' with free shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $20-30 range.
Description
This 1988 Donruss Ellis Burks Diamond Kings card features the iconic Pérez-Steele Galleries artwork. The card showcases a painted portrait of Burks in his Boston Red Sox cap against a vibrant, multi-colored splash background. The red borders and gold-toned banner 'Diamond Kings' are hallmarks of this classic junk-wax era subset.
Key Features
Features artwork by Dick Perez; iconic subset from the 1980s; represents Burks during his early years with the Boston Red Sox.
Authenticity Indicators
The card has the correct matte paper stock typical of 1988 Donruss; the typography and logo placement match known originals. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner softening on the bottom right; minor chipping on the red border edges which is common for this set; slight centering shift towards the lower-left corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a set or team lot on eBay. Also suitable for COMC (Check Out My Cards) or as a 'quarter box' item at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as the grading cost is much higher than the market value. Listing it as part of an 1988 Donruss Diamond Kings complete set or a Red Sox lot will move it faster. Use keywords like 'Perez Steele Art' and 'Red Sox' in the listing.