1981 Donruss Mike Schmidt #501
Mike Schmidt · Donruss · Base
Player
Mike Schmidt
Set
1981 Donruss Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
501
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT) due to noticeable corner wear, slight top border toning, and centering shift toward the right edge.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate, driven primarily by vintage Hall of Fame player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1 - $5
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10 - $15, PSA 6: $15 - $25, PSA 7: $25 - $40
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell between $1 and $4 plus shipping on eBay.
Description
Vintage 1981 Donruss baseball card featuring Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt. The card features a classic close-up portrait of Schmidt wearing his red Phillies cap and pinstripe jersey, highlighted by the 'MVP' banner with stars at the bottom of the photo frame and the distinctive 'D '81' logo in the top left corner.
Key Features
Featuring a Hall of Famer and one of the greatest third basemen in MLB history, Mike Schmidt. Part of Donruss's iconic early set release year of 1981.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1981 Donruss card stock and print patterns match genuine vintage production. Low counterfeit risk for this specific common card, confidence is High.
Flaws to Note
Soft and rounded corners visible on top, slight age toning/yellowing on the white borders, and centering favors the right side of the card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are best for lower-value vintage cards to reach interested set builders and player collectors.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is not economically viable to professionally grade this card. Sell it raw as part of a lot or individually with clear photos of the corners and edges in a protective top loader.