2022 Donruss Baseball Bomb Squad Albert Pujols #BS-7
Albert Pujols · Panini (Donruss sub-brand) · Insert
Player
Albert Pujols
Set
2022 Donruss Baseball Bomb Squad Insert
Year
2022
Card #
#BS-7
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) range. Centering appears slightly left-heavy (approx 55/45). Corners and edges appear sharp through the top-loader, but the lower right edge near the name plate should be checked for minor white chipping common to full-bleed Donruss cards.
Category
Insert
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss sub-brand)
Demand Level
Moderate. Albert Pujols items remain highly collectible, though this is a high-print-volume insert. Demand is strongest among Cardinals team collectors and Pujols player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-25, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs likely exceed the current market value of this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping on eBay. Graded PSA 10 examples generally fluctuate between $40 and $55 during peak season.
Description
Featured here is a 2022 Donruss 'Bomb Squad' insert card of St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols. The card features a vibrant comic-style explosion background in red, yellow, and orange, perfectly capturing Pujols' legendary power. The 'Bomb Squad' logo is featured in a stylized bubble font, and the card depicts 'The Machine' in his classic follow-through swing. This card was released during his final historic season.
Key Features
Features a first-ballot Future Hall of Famer in his final season with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 'Bomb Squad' set is a popular, visually striking insert among casual collectors and team set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a modern mass-produced insert that is not traditionally targeted by counterfeiters. Features correct Donruss logo holofoil stamp and crisp typography on card back (not shown).
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias. Minor factory surface dimples are common in the 2022 Donruss glossy finish. Potential for micro-chipping on the dark red bottom borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or COMC (Check Out My Cards). It is also a great candidate for a 'dollar box' at a local card show or as a trade-filler on Sportlots.
Selling Tips
As a lower-value insert, shipping via eBay Standard Envelope (under $1) is the only way to remain competitive. Use keywords like 'Hall of Fame', 'The Machine', and 'STL'. Avoid grading unless you are attempting to complete a PSA 10 master set, as the ROI is low for this specific card.