1988 Donruss Dave Magadan #614
Dave Magadan · Donruss · Base
Player
Dave Magadan
Set
1988 Donruss Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
614
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears relatively well-balanced with sharp corners, clean edges, and good gloss on the surface, though minor typical 1988 Donruss edge chipping may be present under closer inspection.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - Junk wax era common card with a very niche collector base, primarily focused on player collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10 - $15, PSA 9: $15 - $25, PSA 10: $50 - $100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1988 Donruss common cards like Dave Magadan typically range from $0.25 to $1.00 with free or low-cost shipping on eBay.
Description
Up for sale is a 1988 Donruss Dave Magadan card, featuring the New York Mets infielder. The card has the distinctive 1988 Donruss blue border with red and black accent blocks on the sides, the classic Donruss logo in the top left, and a red nameplate at the bottom reading 'Dave Magadan 3B'.
Key Features
Part of the iconic 1988 Donruss set known for its blue border design and subset features, representing a solid era of 1980s Major League Baseball collectibility.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Genuine 1988 Donruss cards feature standard card stock thickness, characteristic gloss, and correct font styling. This set is rarely counterfeited due to low common card value.
Flaws to Note
Typical of 1988 Donruss cards, watch out for minor corner softening and edge chipping along the dark blue borders, which are notoriously condition-sensitive.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a team set or bulk lot to maximize shipping efficiency), or local card shops.
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to grade given the low market value of a raw common card. Best kept raw in a penny sleeve and top loader or sold in bulk vintage/junk wax lots.