1990 Donruss Chris Bosio Diamond Kings #12
Chris Bosio · Donruss · Subset / Insert
Player
Chris Bosio
Set
1990 Donruss Diamond Kings
Year
1990
Card #
12
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Reasons: Centering is heavily weighted towards the top and right. Bottom-left corner shows visible whitening/softness. Red borders on this set are notorious for showing edge chipping.
Category
Subset / Insert
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Niche. Demand is limited to Milwaukee Brewers team collectors, Diamond Kings set completists, or 'Junk Wax Era' enthusiasts. There is almost no individual market for Chris Bosio base-level cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-100. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value of the card.
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies regularly sell for under $1.00 or are found in 5-cent to 25-cent value bins at local card shops. PSA 10 copies of this specific card are rare because few collectors bother to grade them, occasionally selling for $50+ to set registry collectors.
Description
This 1990 Donruss Diamond Kings features Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chris Bosio. The card showcases the signature Dick Perez artwork, featuring a large portrait of Bosio alongside an action illustration in front of a 90s-era geometric background. The card is framed by the iconic 1990 Donruss red border with black and blue paint splatter details.
Key Features
Features art by renowned sports artist Dick Perez. Iconic 1990 red border design. Part of the long-standing and collectible Diamond Kings subset. Chris Bosio is notable for throwing the second no-hitter in Seattle Mariners history (though pictured here with the Brewers).
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock shows correct age-appropriate wear. These cards are from the 'Junk Wax Era' and are not targets for counterfeiting due to extremely high production numbers and low individual value.
Flaws to Note
Significant factory miscut centering (heavy top-right). Visible wear on the bottom left corner. Slight white chipping visible on the red borders which is common for this high-gloss stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a bulk lot or Brewers team set), COMC (for long-term storage and slow sale), or Sportlots. This card is best used as a 'filler' for collectors looking to complete the 1990 Donruss set.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading is significantly higher than the potential return. If selling, list it as part of a 1990 Donruss complete set or a Brewers team lot to maximize interest. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.