1988 Donruss Steve Ontiveros #347
Steve Ontiveros · Donruss · Base
Player
Steve Ontiveros
Set
1988 Donruss Base Set
Year
1988
Card #
#347
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) / PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Centering is slightly off-left, visible white chipping on the right edge and corners, and potential surface wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low / Niche - This is considered a 'common' card from the overproduced 'junk wax era.' It mainly appeals to A's team set collectors or fans of Ontiveros.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 10: $40.00 - $60.00 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current value)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $1.00 or are found in $0.10 'quarter bins' at card shops. Recent sales of PSA 10 copies fluctuate between $30 and $50, but lower grades rarely trade as single sales due to high shipping costs relative to value.
Description
A classic example of late-80s baseball cards, this 1988 Donruss Steve Ontiveros features the iconic blue, black, and red checkered border design. The front showcases Ontiveros in his Oakland Athletics home whites in a pitching follow-through. The card features the '88 Donruss logo in the top left and the Oakland A's team circular logo in the bottom right context above the red name bar.
Key Features
Features Steve Ontiveros during his time with the Oakland Athletics; Iconic 1988 Donruss design with vibrant multi-colored borders; Subject is a 1994 All-Star and American League ERA leader.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock for the period; correct color saturation; matte finish typical of 1988 Donruss production. Confidence: High. (This card is not a target for counterfeiting due to high supply).
Flaws to Note
Visible white chipping along the far-right edge; soft bottom-right corner; centering is shifted approximately 60/40 toward the left border; surface may have standard 'junk era' wax/print dots.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost 'Buy It Now' with free shipping), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term storage and automated sales, or as part of a bulk lot of 1988 Athletics cards.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee (approx. $20+) is significantly higher than the card's market value. If selling, list it as part of a team set or a bulk lot of 1980s cards to minimize shipping costs compared to value. Use an eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.