1988 Donruss Barry Larkin #31
Barry Larkin · Donruss · Base
Player
Barry Larkin
Set
1988 Donruss Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
31
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (NRMT)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25, PSA 8: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of this card routinely sell on eBay for $1.00 to $3.00 with free or low-cost shipping. PSA 9 examples generally trade around $15 to $25.
Description
Up for sale is a 1988 Donruss Barry Larkin base card, card number 31. The front features a crisp, close-up portrait of the Hall of Fame Cincinnati Reds shortstop wearing his red team cap and jersey, framed by the distinctive 1988 Donruss blue border with red and black accent blocks. The Donruss 88 logo is visible in the top left corner, and his name and position appear in a red nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic late-80s Donruss design, highly recognizable vintage card from Larkin's early career.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock and printing dot patterns consistent with authentic late-80s Donruss production. High confidence in authenticity; cards from this era are rarely counterfeited due to low raw values.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner softening visible on the top-left and bottom-left corners, minor edge chipping common to the dark blue borders of this set, and typical centering shifts.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shops as part of a bulk lot
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is not cost-effective to have this card professionally graded. Sell it raw as part of a vintage star lot or protect it in a penny sleeve and top loader for a low-cost single listing. Ship securely in a rigid cardboard mailer.