1989 Donruss Mike Maddux #449
Mike Maddux · Donruss · Base
Player
Mike Maddux
Set
1989 Donruss
Year
1989
Card #
#449
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly off (heavy towards the bottom right), visible white chipping on the black side borders, and soft corners especially on the bottom edge.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - This is a common card from the overproduced 'Junk Wax' era. Most demand comes from Phillies team collectors or Maddux family completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk or 25-50 cents in 'dime boxes' at card shops. Higher-grade PSA 10 slabs rarely sell for more than $50.
Description
A classic 1989 Donruss Mike Maddux card featuring the veteran pitcher in his Philadelphia Phillies home pinstripes. The design features the iconic 1989 gradient side borders (green to blue) and a black horizontal-striped inner border. The Donruss '89 logo is prominent in the bottom left corner.
Key Features
Brother of Hall of Famer Greg Maddux; classic 'Junk Wax' era design; featuring Mike Maddux during his early career with the Phillies.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct matte card stock and dot-pattern printing of the 1989 Donruss set. Confidence: High. (This card is not a target for counterfeiting due to mass production and low value).
Flaws to Note
Miscut/Off-center centering (botton-heavy); significant edge wear and chipping on the black border areas; soft/rounded corners; surface appears to have minor scuffing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay or Mercari, or as a 'filler' card at a local card show. Not profitable enough for individual listing fees on most platforms.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is much higher than the card's worth. Best used for TTM (Through The Mail) autograph requests or included as a bonus in a Phillies-themed bundle.