1990 Donruss Lance McCullers #489
Lance McCullers (Sr.) · Donruss · Base
Player
Lance McCullers (Sr.)
Set
1990 Donruss
Year
1990
Card #
#489
Condition Grade
PSA 4-5 (VG-EX) Estimated: Notable top-left corner ding, visible surface scratches, edge chipping, and severe top-to-bottom centering issues.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by team collectors or those completing full sets of 1990 Donruss.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-50 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell in bulk lots for pennies per card. PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $30-40, but this specific card's condition would not achieve that grade.
Description
1990 Donruss Lance McCullers #489 featuring the pitcher in his New York Yankees pinstripes. The card showcases the iconic red border with multi-colored paint splatter accents along the sides, a hallmark of the 1990 Donruss design. The player's name is in a stylized script at the top.
Key Features
Features Lance McCullers Sr. (father of Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.); iconic 1990 'Junk Wax' era design; New York Yankees collectibility.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era (mass-produced) and is not a target for counterfeiting. Correct matte cardstock and dot-matrix print pattern are visible.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface scratching across the middle; soft/damaged top-left corner; visible white chipping on red edges; heavy top-heavy centering (approx 20/80).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Local card shop 'bulk bin' or eBay as part of a Yankees team lot. Single-sale listed on eBay would likely not cover shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees are significantly higher than the card's market value. Best sold in a large lot of 1990s Yankees cards or donated to younger collectors.