1990 Donruss Mark Guthrie #544
Mark Guthrie · Donruss · Base Card
Player
Mark Guthrie
Set
1990 Donruss
Year
1990
Card #
#544
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT). Visible corner wear on the bottom right and top right; the card is heavily off-center top-to-bottom and left-to-right on the front borders. Edges show minor chipping common for this red-border set.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Niche/Low. While Guthrie had a solid career, this card was mass-produced in the millions during the peak of the junk wax era and is not a key rookie or Hall of Fame card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5 - $10, PSA 9: $15 - $25, PSA 10: $40 - $60 (Note: Grading costs significantly exceed the market value of this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent eBay sales for individual common cards from this set in mid-grade condition range from $0.50 to $1.50 including shipping.
Description
The 1990 Donruss Mark Guthrie #544 features the Minnesota Twins pitcher in a dynamic delivery pose. The card is instantly recognizable by its vibrant, blood-red borders accented with black splatters, a hallmark of the 1990 Donruss design. The front includes the 'Donruss 90' logo, Guthrie's name in stylized script, and his position (P) and team (Twins).
Key Features
Classic 'Junk Wax' era design; captures Mark Guthrie early in his long 15-season MLB career; distinctive 1990 Donruss red border aesthetics.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock thickness, characteristic dot-matrix print pattern in the 'splatters', and period-correct typography are consistent with original 1990 Donruss production. High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues with very thin borders on the right and top edges. Pronounced whitening/wear on the corners. Minor chipping along the red ink edges, which is highly prone to showing wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team set for Minnesota Twins fans, in a 'penny box' at a local card show, or as part of a large 'junk wax' lot on eBay/Mercari.
Selling Tips
Do NOT grade this card as fees will far exceed its value. If selling online, combine it with other 1990s Twins cards to save on shipping. Use 'Minnesota Twins Lot' in keywords. For single sales, utilize eBay's Standard Envelope to keep shipping costs low.