1990 Donruss Roger McDowell #248
Roger McDowell · Donruss · Base
Player
Roger McDowell
Set
1990 Donruss Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
248
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Visible issues include significant whitening on the top right corner and bottom edge, moderate surface scuffing on the bottom border, and centering shifted slightly toward the top-left.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low/Bulk. This falls into the 'Junk Wax' category where supply vastly outweighs demand. Usually sold as part of team sets or large bulk lots.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs for this specific card exceed its market value.
Comparable Sales
Recent individual raw sales average $0.18 on eBay. Complete 1990 Donruss sets often sell for $10-20, meaning individual commons have negligible standalone value.
Description
Standard 1990 Donruss base card featuring pitcher Roger McDowell in his Philadelphia Phillies home pinstripes. The card features the signature 1990 red border with multi-colored splatter design and the cursive script player name at the top.
Key Features
Features Roger McDowell, a key member of the 1986 World Series Champion Mets; iconic 'Junk Wax Era' design; Philadelphia Phillies uniform.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The 1990 Donruss set is not commercially counterfeited due to massive overproduction and low individual card value. Card stock and 'Donruss 90' logo appear correct for the period.
Flaws to Note
Corners show significant wear (whitening visible, particularly top right); bottom edge has impact chipping; surface shows common 1990 Donruss print spots; left-to-right centering is slightly off.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Phillies team set on eBay, or in a local garage sale/flea market bulk box for 5-10 cents.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the grading fee is significantly higher than the final sale price even for a high grade. To sell, bundle with other 1980s/90s Phillies players to appeal to team collectors.