1989 Donruss Don Robinson #497
Don Robinson · Donruss · Base
Player
Don Robinson
Set
1989 Donruss Base Set
Year
1989
Card #
497
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Sharp corners, decent centering with slight top-to-bottom skew, clean edges, and minor surface gloss wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. Common base card from the mass-produced junk wax era with a very niche collector base.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of common 1989 Donruss cards typically range from $0.10 to $0.50 each or sold in bulk team lots for a few dollars.
Description
Offering a 1989 Donruss baseball card featuring pitcher Don Robinson of the San Francisco Giants. The card displays a close-up portrait of Robinson in his Giants uniform and cap, with the classic green and blue border design characteristic of the 1989 Donruss set, along with the Donruss '89 logo in the upper left corner and the Giants team logo sticker graphic in the lower right.
Key Features
Classic late-80s junk wax era design, features Don Robinson during his tenure with the San Francisco Giants, part of the widely collected 1989 Donruss set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Standard card stock, correct font types, and proper color saturation consistent with authentic 1989 Donruss production. Not a high-value card, so counterfeiting risk is virtually zero.
Flaws to Note
Slightly heavy top border centering, minor corner softening typical of base cards from this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (in multi-card lots), or local card shop bulk boxes.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a 1989 Donruss team set or player lot rather than individually due to low individual value and shipping costs.