1988 Donruss Dave Dravecky #493
Dave Dravecky · Donruss · Base
Player
Dave Dravecky
Set
1988 Donruss Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
493
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Corners are relatively sharp with minor touches, edges show slight chipping typical of the era, centering is slightly heavy to the right, and the surface appears clean with standard gloss.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - Junk wax era base cards of non-superstar players have a very small collector base and are generally bought in bulk or for player/team PC collections.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1988 Donruss base cards of common players typically range from $0.10 to $0.50 on eBay and COMC.
Description
Offering a 1988 Donruss baseball card featuring San Francisco Giants pitcher Dave Dravecky, card number 493. The card showcases a striking blue border with distinctive red and black accent blocks on the top and bottom margins. The front features a sharp action shot of Dravecky mid-pitch in his Giants uniform, complete with the Donruss '88 logo in the upper left and a stylized Giants baseball logo in the lower right. A classic vintage addition for any 80s baseball fan or Giants team collector.
Key Features
Features veteran pitcher Dave Dravecky from the San Francisco Giants during his notable late-80s run. Part of the iconic 1988 Donruss set known for its colorful blue border design and red/black accent bars.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard 1988 card stock thickness, gloss level, and printing patterns match legitimate Donruss production from the junk wax era. Not a heavily targeted card for counterfeits.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift toward the right edge on the front. Minor corner softening under magnification, standard for the 1988 Donruss mass-production era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a team lot or bulk sale), or local card shop bulk boxes.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value, it is not cost-effective to grade this card. Best sold as part of a complete 1988 Donruss set, a Giants team set, or bundled in a multi-card lot to offset shipping costs.