1990 Donruss Mark McGwire #250
Mark McGwire · Donruss · Base
Player
Mark McGwire
Set
1990 Donruss Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#250
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right side. Corners show minor bits of white/wear, especially upper right. Surface looks clean with vibrant red ink.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate - Constant demand for McGwire collectors, but extremely high supply due to the mass production of the 1990 set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $90-110
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for around $1.00 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies average $25. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $100 for registry collectors seeking perfect centering.
Description
This 1990 Donruss Mark McGwire card features a sharp action shot of 'Big Mac' in his Oakland Athletics white home uniform during a swing. The card uses the iconic 1990 Donruss red border design with black paint splatter accents on the side borders. The top features the Donruss '90 logo alongside McGwire's name in stylized script.
Key Features
Iconic 'Junk Wax' era design; Superstar player Mark McGwire during his dominant years with the Oakland A's.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume. Authentic signs include the specific paper stock texture and the unique dot-matrix pattern in the photo colorization typical of early 90s Donruss.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias; minor corner wear visible on the red borders which are notorious for showing chips; standard factory edge roughness common for 1990 Donruss stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best for bulk lots on eBay, COMC for individual sales, or as a 'throw-in' for local trades. Not worth the cost of professional grading unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10.
Selling Tips
Group with other 1980s/90s A's stars like Jose Canseco or Rickey Henderson to create a themed lot. Use keywords like 'Oakland Athletics' and 'Bash Brothers'. Ship in a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep costs low for a card of this value.