1990 Donruss Mike LaValliere #161
Mike LaValliere · Donruss · Base Card
Player
Mike LaValliere
Set
1990 Donruss Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#161
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (Very Good) - Poor centering, significant corner rounding, and visible edge chipping.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Niche/Low. Demand is limited to Pittsburgh Pirates team collectors or set builders looking for specific cards in better condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $4-6, PSA 9: $10-15, PSA 10: $30-40 (Grading costs significantly exceed value)
Comparable Sales
Recent individual sales for this card in similar raw condition typically range from $0.10 to $0.99 (usually with free shipping), while bulk lots of 1990 Donruss often sell for less than $0.01 per card.
Description
A base card from the mass-produced 1990 Donruss set featuring Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Mike LaValliere in a batting stance. The card features the era's signature bright red borders with black and yellow paint-splatter graphics on the sides.
Key Features
Features the 1987 Gold Glove winner and Pirates fan favorite 'Spanky'. Recognizable early 90s junk-era design.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The porous card stock and dot-matrix printing pattern are consistent with authentic 1990 Donruss production. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Heavy rounding on all four corners, especially bottom right. Notable chipping along the red borders. The centering is shifted significantly toward the top and right. Surface appears to have some wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team lot or set on eBay, or placed in a 'nickel/dime' bargain bin at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will be 50x the value of the card. Combine it with other 1990s Pittsburgh Pirates cards to create a more attractive lot for a team collector.