1988 Donruss Cory Snyder #391
Cory Snyder · Donruss · Base
Player
Cory Snyder
Set
1988 Donruss
Year
1988
Card #
391
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) / PSA 9 (Mint) range. Centering appears fairly good at approximately 45/55 left-to-right. Corners show slight softening, and typical minor chipping on the black-bordered edges is likely visible upon closer inspection.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. Market for this card is limited to Indians team collectors, 1988 set completionists, or Cory Snyder fans. Significant player performance/HOF hype is not present.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk or around $1.00 individually. PSA 10 copies have sold between $35 and $55 in recent years, but grading fees usually outpace the market value of raw copies.
Description
This 1988 Donruss Cory Snyder features the Cleveland Indians outfielder in his classic Indians uniform. The card has a distinctive blue, black, and red border design characteristic of the late 80s Donruss aesthetic. The '88' Donruss logo is visible in the top left, and the Chief Wahoo logo is prominently displayed above the team name.
Key Features
Features a popular 1980s player for the Cleveland Indians during the 'Junk Wax' era. Iconic 1988 Donruss design with varied color borders. Chief Wahoo logo is visible.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. This card is from the high-production junk wax era and is not a target for counterfeiting. Correct card stock thickness and print dot pattern for Donruss 1988.
Flaws to Note
The black and blue color-heavy borders on 1988 Donruss cards are notorious for showing white 'chipping' on the edges and corners. The centering on this card is decent but slightly favors the right. Some corner wear is visible on the bottom right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk bins. Can be sold as part of a team lot or set completion lot for better results.
Selling Tips
Due to the high cost of grading ($15+) and the low market value of the card, grading is not recommended unless you are certain of a PSA 10. Sell in a bundle with other 1980s Indians players to maximize shipping efficiency via eBay Standard Envelope.