1990 Upper Deck Brian Holton #116 and 1988 Donruss Jim Clancy Diamond Kings #24
Brian Holton; Jim Clancy · Upper Deck; Donruss · Base; Insert (Diamond Kings)
Player
Brian Holton; Jim Clancy
Set
1990 Upper Deck Base Set; 1988 Donruss Diamond Kings Subset
Year
1990; 1988
Card #
#116; #24
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 to 8 range for both. Centering on the Brian Holton card is slightly toward the top/right border. Jim Clancy shows minor corner softening on the bottom left.
Category
Base; Insert (Diamond Kings)
Manufacturer
Upper Deck; Donruss
Demand Level
Low/Niche. These are 'Common' cards from the overproduced era of the late 80s and early 90s. They are mostly sought by team set collectors or fans of specific sets.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25 per card
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10; PSA 9: $15-20; PSA 10: $35-50 (Note: Grading fees exceed market value for these specific players).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show entire 1990 Upper Deck sets selling for $15-25; individual common cards from these years typically sell for cents in trade or are found in $0.10 value bins at card shows.
Description
Two vintage baseball cards from the 'Junk Wax' era. The first is a 1990 Upper Deck card featuring Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Holton in a horizontal action pose. The second is a 1988 Donruss Diamond Kings card of Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jim Clancy, featuring the iconic Perez-Steele Galleria artwork style with red and blue wavy borders.
Key Features
The Diamond Kings set is a highly nostalgic subset known for Dick Perez art; Brian Holton was a member of the 1988 World Series champion Dodgers; high-quality photography was the hallmark of 1990 Upper Deck.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. These cards are not typically counterfeited due to extremely high production volume and low individual market value. Holofoil logo on the Upper Deck reverse is a key genuine marker.
Flaws to Note
Mass-produced common cards. Likely minor edge wear and surface scratches from loose storage. Holton's card is off-center (O/C) right-to-left. Clancy's card shows slight corner blunting.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay, at a local garage sale, or donated. Individual sale is not recommended due to shipping costs outweighing the card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade these cards, as the grading fee is significantly higher than the potential sale price for these players. List them as part of a '1990 Upper Deck Lot' or '1988 Donruss Diamond Kings Lot' to move several cards at once and save on shipping.