1988 Donruss Pedro Guerrero #145
Pedro Guerrero · Donruss · Base
Player
Pedro Guerrero
Set
1988 Donruss Base
Year
1988
Card #
#145
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (NM). Centering appears heavily shifted toward the right border (approx. 70/30 or worse). Corners show minor white touches; edges have slight chipping typical of the dark 1988 Donruss borders.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. This is from the 'Junk Wax' era (1987-1994) where cards were overproduced by the millions. Guerrero is a respected player, but not a Hall of Famer, which limits the market to team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $60-80 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds value for this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent 'Sold' listings for single raw copies often go for $0.99 with free shipping, essentially resulting in a net loss for the seller after fees.
Description
This 1988 Donruss Pedro Guerrero card features the Dodgers slugger in his iconic home white uniform and blue helmet. The card design is classic late-80s Donruss, featuring a blue and black border with red accents and the 'Rated Rookie' era logo style. The Dodgers script logo is prominently displayed in the bottom right foreground above the red nameplate.
Key Features
Features a 3-time Silver Slugger and 1981 World Series Co-MVP. The 1988 Donruss set is iconic for its colorful, though often condition-sensitive, dark borders.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The card stock shows the correct grey-toned cardboard back of the era. Printing halftone patterns and 'Donruss 88' logo are consistent with mass-produced factory sets. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias. Visible edge wear/chipping on the black and blue border segments. Slight blunting on the bottom left corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, or in a 'quarter bin' at a local card show. Shipping as a single item is usually not cost-effective.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be 20x the card's worth. If selling online, use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for cheap shipping. Group it with other 1988 Dodgers or other Guerrero cards to make a 'Player Lot' to attract more interest.