1988 Donruss Shawon Dunston #305
Shawon Dunston · Donruss · Base Card
Player
Shawon Dunston
Set
1988 Donruss Base Set
Year
1988
Card #
#305
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom (thick top border), and corners show visible whitening/softening. The right edge appears slightly rough.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low/Bulk. Shawon Dunston was a two-time All-Star, but this is a base card from one of the most overproduced years in hobby history.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 10: $45.00 - $60.00 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent eBay sales for PSA 10 examples range from $40-$60, but raw collector-grade copies (like this one) are generally found in '10-cent bins' at local card shows.
Description
Featured in the iconic 1988 Donruss design, this Shawon Dunston card showcases the Chicago Cubs shortstop in his follow-through swing wearing home pinstripes. The card features the classic blue and black checkered border with red accents and the Donruss '88 logo in the top left.
Key Features
Chicago Cubs fan favorite; iconic 1980s design; high-action photography; clean nameplate printing.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era and is not a target for counterfeiting due to mass production and low individual value. Standard card stock and period-correct printing dots are visible.
Flaws to Note
O/C Centering: The image is shifted high towards the top border. Soft corners: Top right and bottom right show white fibers. Edge wear: Minor chipping along the black border sections.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Chicago Cubs team set on eBay, or in bulk at garage sales and flea markets. Not recommended for individual online sales due to shipping costs outweighing market value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee (approx. $20) is significantly higher than the card's worth. Best used as a 'filler' card for collectors completing the full 1988 set. Ship in a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep costs low.