1992 Donruss Triple Play Rafael Palmeiro #240
Rafael Palmeiro · Donruss · Base Card
Player
Rafael Palmeiro
Set
1992 Donruss Triple Play
Year
1992
Card #
240
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Poor centering, significant corner wear, and notable edge chipping visible.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily from set collectors or Palmeiro player completists. The high production volume of 1992 keeps market prices low.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading this card in its current condition would cost significantly more than its market value.
Comparable Sales
Individual copies frequently sell in 'blowout' bins for $0.10. Recent eBay sales show lots of 10-20 different Palmeiro cards from this era selling for $3.00 to $5.00 total.
Description
This 1992 Donruss Triple Play card features Texas Rangers first baseman Rafael Palmeiro in a dynamic fielding pose. The card design is characterized by its bright red borders with a yellow/orange sunset-style gradient on the left side. The Triple Play logo is featured in the bottom left, while the Texas Rangers logo sits in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features a member of the 500 Home Run and 3,000 Hit clubs. Iconic early 90s 'junk wax era' design geared toward younger collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. This is a common card from the overproduction era and is not a target for counterfeiting. Card stock is standard thin gloss-less paper used for the Triple Play brand.
Flaws to Note
The card shows heavy wear on the bottom right corner. The red borders are very susceptible to showing white chipping along the edges. The centering is shifted towards the top and right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team set or player lot on eBay. Not worth selling individually due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will far exceed the return. If building a Palmeiro collection, look for copies with perfectly sharp red corners, as chipped edges are the most common defect for this set.