1990 Donruss Mike LaValliere #669
Mike LaValliere · Donruss · Base Card
Player
Mike LaValliere
Set
1990 Donruss Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#669
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Visible corner wear, soft top-left and top-right corners, significant white chipping on the bottom right edge, and top-heavy centering (~70/30).
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era and was produced in the millions. It holds primarily nostalgic value for Pittsburgh Pirates fans or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5 - $10; PSA 9: $15 - $20; PSA 10: $40 - $60 (Note: Grading costs exceed total value for this specific card.)
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for $0.10 to $0.50 in bulk lots. Recent eBay sales show common cards from this set sitting unsold for $1.00 with free shipping. Only PSA 10 copies of star players from this set reach significant prices.
Description
This 1990 Donruss Mike LaValliere card features the Pittsburgh Pirates catcher in his batting stance. The card design is known for the bright red border with multi-colored paint splatters on the sides. Mike 'Spanky' LaValliere is shown wearing the classic white home Pirates uniform with the Three Rivers Stadium 20th Anniversary patch visible on his sleeve.
Key Features
Includes the Three Rivers Stadium 20th Anniversary patch on the jersey sleeve; classic 1990 Donruss 'splatter' design; features a fan-favorite Gold Glove winner.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence is High; the card stock, dot-matrix pattern in the photo, and red border ink are consistent with mass-produced 1990 Donruss products. This card is not currently targeted for counterfeiting due to its high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Corners are significantly rounded/soft, especially the top left; noticeable edge wear on the right side; primary image is shifted toward the top border; surface appears to have minor scuffing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot of 1990 Donruss, a Pirates team set on eBay, or in a local quarter-bin at a card shop. Shipping individually is not cost-effective.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of authentication and grading greatly outweighs the market value. If selling, bundle it with other 1990 Pirates cards like Barry Bonds or Bobby Bonilla to increase interest. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.