1990 Donruss Jim Abbott #142
Jim Abbott · Donruss · Base
Player
Jim Abbott
Set
1990 Donruss Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
#142
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) - Authentic Only
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low / Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Current card is damaged and not worth grading.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for 1990 Donruss base cards show them selling for pennies in raw condition. PSA 10 examples generally sell for under $50, while cards in this specific Poor condition have no viable resale market individually.
Description
A classic 1990 Donruss baseball card featuring California Angels pitcher Jim Abbott. The card features the iconic bright red border design with black 'splatter' accents and Jim Abbott's name in script across the top. The photo captures Abbott in his pitching motion on the mound in an Angels road uniform.
Key Features
Jim Abbott is a highly collected player due to his inspirational career pitching in the MLB with one hand. This card is part of the 'Junk Wax' era, characterized by extremely high production volumes.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is an authentic mass-produced card from 1990. The stock is the standard brown/gray cardboard used by Donruss at the time with period-correct printing dots.
Flaws to Note
Significant damage is present. There is a large vertical crease/crack on the left side of the image, heavy edge wear and chipping along the top and right sides, and a major paper loss/scuff at the bottom left corner where the red border meets the image. Corners are rounded.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot or a player-specific set on eBay. The cost of individual shipping often exceeds the card's market value in this condition.
Selling Tips
Due to the visible damage and high supply, this card should be kept as a personal memento or donated. For listing, use keywords: Jim Abbott, California Angels, 1990 Donruss, Pitcher. Do not grade this specific card as the fees will far exceed the value.