1991 Donruss Cal Ripken Jr. #424
Cal Ripken Jr. · Donruss · Base
Player
Cal Ripken Jr.
Set
1991 Donruss Base
Year
1991
Card #
#424
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) / PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right (approx 65/35). Edges show slight corner softness typical of Donruss card stock from this era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate - While common, Cal Ripken Jr. collectors are numerous. Demand is high for PSA 10 examples, but extremely low for raw/mid-grade copies due to massive overproduction.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $250-350
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $1.00 or less on eBay. PSA 9 examples recently sold between $35-$50. PSA 10 examples can reach $300+ due to the difficulty of finding centered copies from the blue-bordered set.
Description
Classic 1991 Donruss Cal Ripken Jr. base card featuring the 'Iron Man' in a concentrated batting stance. The card design is iconic to the early 90s junk wax era, featuring bright blue borders with abstract red, orange, and yellow accent patterns. The Baltimore Orioles logo is prominently displayed in the bottom left circle.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, Cal Ripken Jr.; High-nostalgia 'Junk Wax' era design; Iron Man at his peak performance years.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. This card is from a mass-produced era and is rarely counterfeited. Correct paper stock weight and standard matte 1991 Donruss finish are visible. Logo and text registers are crisp.
Flaws to Note
Centering is off-center toward the right border. Top-right corner shows visible white 'nicking' or softness. The blue borders on 1991 Donruss are notorious for showing edge wear and chipping easily.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best for eBay as a bulk lot or part of a 'pick-your-card' listing. For high-grade (PSA 10) copies, eBay or COMC are best. Low-grade raw copies are best sold at local card shows in bargain bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is absolutely flawless (centering 50/50, no white on corners). The cost of grading ($20+) far exceeds the value of a raw or mid-grade copy. Use high-resolution scans for the blue borders to attract Ripken player collectors.