1990 Donruss Jim Abbott #142
Jim Abbott · Donruss · Base
Player
Jim Abbott
Set
1990 Donruss Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#142
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (PR) - Authentic Altered/Damaged
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Very Low / Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $50-75 (Note: This specific card is not gradable above a PSA 1 due to severe damage).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for the 1990 Donruss Jim Abbott in Mint condition generally sell for under $1.00 as single raw cards. High-grade PSA 10 examples can reach $50, but cards in this distressed condition typically have zero market liquidity.
Description
This is a 1990 Donruss Jim Abbott baseball card featuring the inspirational Angels pitcher in mid-delivery. The card features the iconic bright red border with black splatter patterns on the sides, characteristic of the '90 Donruss design. Jim Abbott's name is rendered in cursive script at the top. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era and shows significant structural damage.
Key Features
Features the legendary Jim Abbott, known for his incredible career pitching with only one hand. The card is a nostalgic representative of early 90s design during the peak production years of the hobby.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The cardboard stock, dot-matrix printing pattern, and specific 1990 Donruss color ink are consistent with original production. This card is not a target for counterfeiting due to it being mass-produced and having extremely low market value.
Flaws to Note
Severe condition issues present: a major horizontal crease or tear runs through the center of the card; significant paper loss/peeling is visible on the bottom edge; multiple surface scratches; soft and rounded corners; and edge chipping. The centering is also shifted slightly to the left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
This specific card has no significant resale value. It is best suited for a personal 'nostalgia' binder or as a 'filler' card. If selling, it would only move as part of a large bulk 'junk wax' lot on platforms like eBay or at a local garage sale.
Selling Tips
Do not spend money grading this card, as the grading fee (approx. $20+) is significantly higher than the card's worth. To sell this, bundle it with hundreds of other 1980s-90s cards in a flat-rate shipping box. For display, place it in a standard penny sleeve to prevent further paper peeling.