1988 Donruss Diamond Kings Andre Dawson #2
Andre Dawson · Donruss · Insert
Player
Andre Dawson
Set
1988 Donruss Diamond Kings
Year
1988
Card #
2
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the left border, corners show minor touches of wear upon close inspection, and edges are relatively clean with standard vintage chipping common to 1988 Donruss.
Category
Insert
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate - Stable collector interest for Hall of Famers and vintage subset inserts, though mass production limits rapid appreciation.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of this card regularly sell on eBay and COMC in the $1.00 to $3.00 range with free or low-cost shipping. Graded PSA 8 copies typically trade around $15-25.
Description
Up for consideration is a classic 1988 Donruss Diamond Kings insert card featuring Hall of Famer Andre Dawson of the Chicago Cubs. The card showcases a vibrant color illustration painted by renowned artist Dick Perez, featuring a large portrait of Dawson smiling with a smaller action illustration of him batting in the background. The signature Diamond Kings banner sits proudly at the top with a colorful blue, red, and black geometric border.
Key Features
Featuring Hall of Famer Andre Dawson during his tenure with the Chicago Cubs, part of the iconic and highly collectible Dick Perez Diamond Kings subset which was a staple of 1980s baseball card collecting.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1988 Donruss card stock thickness and glossy coating. The colors and printing dots match authentic vintage Donruss issues. Not a commonly counterfeited card. Confidence is High.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-heavy centering on the front, minor corner softening visible under light, and typical factory edge roughness common for late 1980s Donruss production.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay, or local card shop dollar bins/bulk lots due to low individual card value.
Selling Tips
Since raw value is very low, it is not financially viable to professionally grade this card. Best sold as part of an Andre Dawson player lot, Chicago Cubs vintage team lot, or complete 1988 Donruss Diamond Kings insert set to maximize shipping efficiency.