1988 Donruss Ken Caminiti #327
Ken Caminiti · Donruss · Rookie Card
Player
Ken Caminiti
Set
1988 Donruss Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
327
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right/bottom border, corners appear sharp with minor potential touch on tips, edges are clean with minimal chipping, and the surface shows typical gloss for late 80s Donruss card stock.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate - Stable collector interest due to Caminiti's status as a fan favorite, former MVP, and key member of the Astros, though overall mass-produced junk era supply keeps market demand steady rather than explosive.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-40, PSA 10: $100-150
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1988 Donruss Ken Caminiti #327 consistently range between $0.99 and $3.00 with free shipping or eBay standard envelope. PSA 9 examples typically trade around $20 to $30.
Description
Up for consideration is a 1988 Donruss Ken Caminiti rookie card, card number 327. The card features the classic 1988 Donruss blue and red border design with the 'Donruss 88' logo in the top left corner. The action shot captures Caminiti batting in his Houston Astros uniform, complete with the vintage rainbow-stripe jersey accents and the circular Astros logo in the lower right corner. The player's name and position (Ken Caminiti 3B) are highlighted in a red banner at the bottom.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of the late National League MVP and 3-time Gold Glove third baseman Ken Caminiti. Highly recognizable 1988 Donruss retro design featuring the iconic Houston Astros rainbow uniform.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard 1988 Donruss card stock thickness, correct font formatting, official team logos, and back printing characteristics consistent with genuine production. Not a high-priority target for counterfeiters due to mass production.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift favoring the right and bottom borders. Light corner softness typical of un-graded vintage retail stock from the junk wax era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shops as part of a bulk lot or low-cost single listing.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value of this card, it is generally not economically viable to submit it for professional grading unless part of a bulk submission. Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top loader via eBay standard envelope shipping to maximize profit margin.