1989 Donruss Bobby Witt #552
Bobby Witt · Donruss · Base
Player
Bobby Witt
Set
1989 Donruss Base Set
Year
1989
Card #
#552
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) Estimated; centering is visibly shifted towards the bottom-right, corners show slight whitening, and surface clarity is average for the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily driven by fans of Bobby Witt Jr. looking for his father's cards as a 'heritage' piece or team-specific collectors of the Texas Rangers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $60-80 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales show this card consistently selling for under $1.00. PSA 10 examples occasionally sell for $50+ to registry collectors, but lower grades rarely sell individually.
Description
A classic 1989 Donruss Bobby Witt card featuring the pitcher in his Texas Rangers road uniform. The card has the iconic 1989 purple and black gradient border design with the Rangers team logo in the upper right. Bobby Witt is shown in a mid-delivery pitching motion. The Donruss '89 logo is situated at the bottom left.
Key Features
Features the father of current MLB superstar Bobby Witt Jr. It represents the 'Junk Wax' era of collecting, known for high production volumes and classic late-80s aesthetics.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is not a target for counterfeiting due to its low market value and high original production volume. Check for the dot-matrix print pattern in the purple gradient.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering. Visible softening on the top-left and top-right corners. Common for this set, the dark borders easily show chipping and edge wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a bulk lot), COMC, or local card shop 'dollar bins'. Selling as a single is usually not cost-effective due to shipping fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will be much higher than the card's worth. Best sold as part of a 1989 Donruss team set or a 'Bobby Witt Family' themed bundle. Use a plain white envelope (PWE) for shipping to keep costs low.