1990 Donruss Dennis Cook #527
Dennis Cook · Donruss · Base
Player
Dennis Cook
Set
1990 Donruss
Year
1990
Card #
#527
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). Centering is heavily skewed to the top and right. Significant chipping on the red borders, visible whitening on all four corners, and edge wear on the right side.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Very Low. There is virtually no secondary market demand for this specific card outside of set collectors or Dennis Cook 'super collectors.' It is widely considered a 'bulk' or 'common' card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.10
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Due to the high print volume of 1990 Donruss and this specific card's condition, the cost of grading ($20+) far exceeds the market value of the card.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 or less (often as part of $0.10 'common' bins at card shows). Most recent eBay sales for individual copies of this card frequently end with no bids or are sold via 'Pick Your Card' listings for approximately $0.99 with free shipping.
Description
This 1990 Donruss card features Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Dennis Cook in his follow-through motion. The card is characterized by its iconic bright red borders with multi-colored paint splatter accents along the sides. The top of the card features a script font for the player's name and the classic 1990 Donruss logo. The reverse typically contains career statistics and a short biographical blurb.
Key Features
Features Dennis Cook during his early career with the Phillies. This set is a staple of the 'Junk Wax' era, known for its bold, colorful design and extremely high production numbers.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters as it is a common base card from a high-production era. The card stock, lithography patterns, and 'splatter' design are consistent with 1990 factory-produced Donruss packs.
Flaws to Note
Obvious corner wear/rounding on all four corners; significant 'chipping' where the white card stock shows through the red ink on the borders; poor centering (heavy towards top-right); visible surface wear/scuffing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a complete 1990 Donruss set or as a bulk lot of 1990s commons on eBay or at a garage sale. Individual sale on platforms like MySlabs or Auction Houses is not recommended due to listing fees eclipsing the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will result in a net loss. If you are looking to move it, include it in a 'Philadelphia Phillies' team bag or a bulk '90s cards' lot for a few dollars. Use high-resolution scans if listing online to show the border chipping clearly.