1991 Donruss Barry Bonds NL MVP Award Winner #776
Barry Bonds · Donruss · Base / Player Highlight Insert
Player
Barry Bonds
Set
1991 Donruss Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#776
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) Estimated. Centering is visibly top-heavy. The bottom-left corner shows slight fraying, and there is noticeable edge wear on the left side. The surface appears matte with typical 90s cardboard texture.
Category
Base / Player Highlight Insert
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. While Barry Bonds remains a highly collected name, this is a mass-produced base card with millions of copies in existence. Demand is highest for PSA 10 specimens.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: This card in this condition likely costs more to grade than its market value.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 (plus shipping) to $3.00 for lots. PSA 10 copies have sold between $120 and $180, but lower grades (PSA 8 and below) often sell for less than the cost of the grading fee.
Description
A classic early-90s Barry Bonds card from the 'Junk Wax' era. This 1991 Donruss card celebrates Bonds as the NL MVP, featuring a vibrant green border with red and blue accents. The photo shows a young, lean Bonds in his Pittsburgh Pirates gear leaning on a bat. The iconic 'Award Winner' script and Pirates logo are featured on the front.
Key Features
Features the MLB all-time home run leader early in his career; celebrates his 1990 National League MVP award; distinctive green border design specific to the 1991 Donruss set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from the high-production era of the early 90s and is not commonly counterfeited. Real indicators include the specific dot-matrix printing pattern and the standard Donruss cardboard stock thickness of that period.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (top border is much thicker than the bottom); bottom-left corner softening; edge chipping along the green borders which is very common for this specific set's card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a 'player lot' of Barry Bonds cards on eBay, or placed in a 'dollar bin' at a local card show. Not recommended for high-end auction houses due to high population and low rarity.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is absolutely flawless (centering 50/50), as the cost of grading will exceed the value of a mid-grade return. If selling online, use a clear photo against a dark background to show the green borders clearly. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader.