1988 Donruss Rafael Ramirez #142
Rafael Ramirez · Donruss · Base
Player
Rafael Ramirez
Set
1988 Donruss Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
142
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Corners appear sharp with minor potential touch on the top right, centering is slightly heavy to the top and left, edges are clean with minor chipping typical of the 1988 Donruss blue-bordered print run, surface appears generally glossed and clean.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - Niche player collector market; mass-produced Junk Wax Era cards generally see very limited demand outside of complete set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 8: $10.00 - $15.00, PSA 9: $20.00 - $35.00
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1988 Donruss cards range from $0.10 to $0.50 each. Graded PSA 9 copies occasionally sell for $15 to $25 depending on buyer demand for specific registry sets.
Description
Up for consideration is a 1988 Donruss baseball card featuring Atlanta Braves shortstop Rafael Ramirez, card number 142. The card showcases Donruss's iconic 1988 design featuring a vibrant blue border with red and black accent blocks along the sides, a white inner border, the classic cursive Donruss logo in the upper left, and the Atlanta Braves cartoon logo in the lower right corner. The player name and position 'Rafael Ramirez ss' are neatly displayed on a solid red banner at the bottom. A nostalgic piece from the Junk Wax Era.
Key Features
Classic 1988 Donruss blue-border design, vintage Atlanta Braves team logo, part of a massive mass-produced set representing late 1980s baseball card culture.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, printing clarity, gloss, and standard Donruss font types match authentic era production. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift toward the top and left side. Minor corner softness under close inspection, typical of the 1988 Donruss production run which suffers from chipping on the dark blue borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a lot or bulk sale), or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as grading fees far exceed its maximum potential market value. Best sold raw as part of a team set, player collection, or bulk 1980s lot. Use protective top-loaders if shipping individually.