1987 Donruss Barry Larkin Rookie #492
Barry Larkin · Donruss · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Barry Larkin
Set
1987 Donruss
Year
1987
Card #
492
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) / PSA 8 (NM-MT) Equivalent. Centering is visibly shifted toward the top and right. Corners show slight softening, and typical 1987 Donruss black-border chipping is minor but present.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong. As a Hall of Famer, Larkin has a dedicated collector base. Demand is stable but suppressed by the high overall supply from the 'Junk Wax' era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $18.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $35-45, PSA 9: $90-120, PSA 10: $500-700
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $10-15. PSA 8 copies average $40. PSA 10 copies command a significant premium ($500+) due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering in this set.
Description
This is a classic 1987 Donruss Rookie Card of Hall of Fame shortstop Barry Larkin. The card features the iconic 1987 Donruss design with black and white pinstriped borders and a red header plate. Larkin is shown in a dynamic sliding action shot wearing his vintage Cincinnati Reds home uniform. The reverse features a blue and yellow design with career statistics.
Key Features
Genuine Rookie Card (RC) of Hall of Famer Barry Larkin; Iconic 1987 Donruss 'Pinstripe' design; Essential for Reds team collectors and HOF rookie collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card displays the correct card stock thickness/feel for 1987 Donruss. The 'Reds' logo and player name printing are sharp with no bleeding. This card is rarely counterfeited due to high production numbers, though 'reprints' exist that are easily identified by modern glossy finishes.
Flaws to Note
The card is off-center (O/C) toward the top and right edges. There is minor chipping on the fragile black inner borders, which is extremely common for this set. Lower left corner shows very slight wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card as a single. COMC is a good secondary option for selling raw copies to collectors.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering issues, grading this specific copy may not be profitable unless it hits a PSA 9, which is unlikely given the shift. Sell this raw with high-quality photos. Use keywords like 'Larkin RC', 'HOF Rookie', and 'Cincy Reds' to increase visibility.