1989 Donruss MVP Chris Sabo #BC-10
Chris Sabo · Donruss · Insert / Subset
Player
Chris Sabo
Set
1989 Donruss Baseball MVP Subset
Year
1989
Card #
#BC-10
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Visible corner wear and top edge chipping; centering is slightly heavy to the bottom-left.
Category
Insert / Subset
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $35-50
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card typically range from $0.50 to $1.50 including shipping. PSA 10 gem mint examples have sold for $40-60, but this specimen would not achieve that grade.
Description
This 1989 Donruss card features Cincinnati Reds third baseman Chris Sabo. The card belongs to the 'MVP' subset, characterized by the large yellow and blue gradient 'MVP' text at the top. Sabo is shown in his Reds uniform with a bat over his shoulder against a stylized green background with baseball patterns and side-border confetti graphics. The bottom features the classic Mr. Redlegs logo and a red nameplate.
Key Features
Features 1988 NL Rookie of the Year Chris Sabo; iconic 'Junk Wax Era' design; subset commemorating his early career success with the Big Red Machine's successor era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock is the standard brown/grey clay-coated paper used by Donruss in 1989. The 'MVP' logo has the correct dithered print pattern. High confidence; this card is rarely counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening on the top-left and top-right corners; noticeable chipping along the top edge; bottom-right corner shows softening; centering is approximately 55/45 left-to-right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team set or bulk lot), COMC, or local card shop bargain bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value of the card in this condition. Best sold as part of a 1989 Donruss complete set or a Chris Sabo player lot to save on shipping costs.