1990 Donruss Kelly Mann Rated Rookie #483
Kelly Mann · Donruss · Rookie Card (Rated Rookie)
Player
Kelly Mann
Set
1990 Donruss Base
Year
1990
Card #
483
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate. Centering is heavily shifted left-to-right (approx 70/30). Top-left corner shows slight softening. Surface appears clean without visible wax stains common to this era.
Category
Rookie Card (Rated Rookie)
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Niche/Low. Interest is primarily limited to Braves team collectors or completionists of the 1990 Donruss set. Kelly Mann was a journeyman catcher, limiting broader hobby appeal.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value of this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show individual copies selling for $0.99 with free shipping (netting the seller nearly $0) or being sold in lots of 50-100 cards for $5-10. High-grade PSA 10 examples occasionally reach $50 due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering in this set.
Description
A classic 1990 Donruss Kelly Mann Rated Rookie card featuring the iconic bright red borders with side 'paint splatter' graphics. Mann is shown in his Atlanta Braves road jersey with his back to the camera, showcasing his name and number 38. The card features the famous teal-and-black 'Rated Rookie' logo in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Includes the highly recognizable 'Rated Rookie' logo which is a staple of Donruss sets; features the 1990 Atlanta Braves era; classic design from the height of the 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock thickness and matte finish are consistent with 1990 Donruss production. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to mass production and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues (border is much thinner on the left side); minor white chipping on the top edge; slightly soft top-left corner; typical fiber-rich paper stock of the 1990s which is prone to edge wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set or bulk lot on eBay; COMC is suitable for low-value individual sales; best used as a 'filler' for local card shop trade-in boxes.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading is significantly higher than the potential return. If selling, group it with other 1990 Braves or other 'Rated Rookies' to make the shipping cost worthwhile for a buyer. Use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for low-cost shipping.