1982 Donruss Pete Rose #512
Pete Rose · Donruss · Base
Player
Pete Rose
Set
1982 Donruss Base
Year
1982
Card #
512
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT) due to noticeable top-bottom centering imbalance and corner softening.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate. Pete Rose cards always maintain a steady collector base due to his historic status, though 1982 base cards are printed in high volume.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2 to $8
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $15-25, PSA 7: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1982 Donruss Pete Rose in similar condition generally range from $2 to $5 shipped on eBay.
Description
This is a 1982 Donruss baseball card featuring all-time hits leader Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies. The card showcases a classic early-80s Donruss border design with a black frame enclosing the action photo. The bottom features a yellow ribbon banner displaying the player's name, position, and a baseball graphic with the team name Phillies. The top right corner bears the iconic 82 Donruss logo box.
Key Features
Features MLB's all-time hit king, Pete Rose, during his tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies. A staple vintage set from the early 1980s wax era.
Authenticity Indicators
Card stock and printing patterns appear consistent with authentic 1982 Donruss production. High confidence in authenticity, and this set is rarely targeted for high-end counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable top-heavy centering where the top border is significantly thicker than the bottom. Softness on corners typical of vintage cards stored in binder pages.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are the best platforms for selling lower-value vintage base cards efficiently.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is not cost-effective to professionally grade this specific card since grading fees would exceed the total value. Sell raw as part of a lot or individually in a rigid top loader protected inside a bubble mailer.