1988 Donruss Terry Kennedy #389
Terry Kennedy · Donruss · Base
Player
Terry Kennedy
Set
1988 Donruss Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
389
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right edge. Corners appear relatively sharp with very minor soft tips under magnification. Edges show slight chipping along the dark blue borders, which is typical for this set. Surface is clean with gloss intact.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. Common base card from the junk wax era with a limited collector base primarily consisting of team collectors and set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $30-50
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1988 Donruss common cards like this typically range from $0.10 to $0.50, with graded PSA 9 copies occasionally selling in the $15-$25 range.
Description
1988 Donruss Terry Kennedy #389 featuring the Baltimore Orioles catcher. The card features the iconic 1988 Donruss border design with a blue and red geometric pattern framing a crisp color portrait of Kennedy in his Orioles uniform. The reverse features career statistics and player bio against a yellow background.
Key Features
Part of the classic 1988 Donruss set known for its distinctive border design, featuring multi-time All-Star catcher Terry Kennedy during his tenure with the Baltimore Orioles.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Standard 1988 Donruss card stock, correct font types, official Donruss logo and trademark symbols present. Card is from the junk wax era and is not economically viable to counterfeit.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering bias, minor corner softness, and typical edge chipping along the dark blue borders common in late 1980s Donruss production.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a larger team set or bulk lot to maximize shipping efficiency)
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as grading fees will far exceed the market value. Best sold raw as part of a complete set or team lot. Store in a penny sleeve and top loader if selling individually.