1990 Donruss Ozzie Smith #145
Ozzie Smith · Donruss · Base Card
Player
Ozzie Smith
Set
1990 Donruss
Year
1990
Card #
#145
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is noticeably shifted to the right (approx 70/30). Corners show slight blunting, particularly the bottom left. Surface appears clean but edges show minor white chipping against the red border.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low/Niche. While Ozzie Smith is a beloved legend, this specific card was mass-produced in the millions. Demand is mostly limited to set builders or player collectors looking for high-grade (PSA 10) copies.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $75-125 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds value for this specific specimen)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies frequently sell for $0.25 to $1.00 in lots. PSA 10 copies have recently sold in the $80-$100 range, but PSA 9 copies often struggle to break $20 due to high availability.
Description
This 1990 Donruss Ozzie Smith #145 features the Hall of Fame shortstop, 'The Wizard,' in his iconic batting stance with the St. Louis Cardinals. The card features the bold, red-bordered design typical of the 1990 Donruss set with black splatter accents on the side borders and script player name at the top.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith; Iconic 1990 Donruss red border design; Highly recognizable 'Junk Wax' era classic.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era of extreme overproduction; there is virtually no incentive to counterfeit this specific card. Verified by the matte card stock and specific 1990 Donruss printing patterns.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering issues; bottom-left corner softening; minor edge chipping visible on the red borders which is very common for this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is most viable through a 'dime box' at a local card show or as a filler item on COMC.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the grading fee (approx. $20) is significantly higher than the market value of the card itself unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10. List as part of a Cardinals team set or an Ozzie Smith player lot to maximize buyer interest.