1991 Donruss Ozzie Smith All-Star #438
Ozzie Smith · Donruss · Base / All-Star Subset
Player
Ozzie Smith
Set
1991 Donruss Base
Year
1991
Card #
438
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is poor (top heavy), visible edge chipping, and corner whitening noted on the bottom right and top left.
Category
Base / All-Star Subset
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. While Ozzie Smith is a beloved Hall of Famer, this set is from the peak of the overproduction era. There is a massive surplus of this card in the market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60 (Note: Grading cost exceeds the value of this specific card in its current condition).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are often $0.99 with free shipping (essentially a loss for the seller) or sold in lots of 50-100 cards for $5-10. PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $50, but this card is not a candidate for a 10.
Description
A classic 1991 Donruss Ozzie Smith All-Star card featuring 'The Wizard' in his St. Louis Cardinals home uniform. The card has a vibrant green border with early 90s neon geometric patterns. Includes the NL All-Star shield logo in the bottom left.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player Ozzie Smith, iconic 'junk wax' era design, All-Star subset designation.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. This card was mass-produced in the millions; the card stock, ink patterns, and logo placement match standard 1991 Donruss production. There are no known widely circulated counterfeits of this card due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering issues (bottom border is much thicker than top). Softening and whitening on corners, particularly the bottom edges. Minor chipping on the green borders which is common for this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Cardinals team set or Ozzie Smith player lot on eBay. Not worth selling individually online due to shipping costs higher than card value. Local card shop 'junk bins' or garage sales are suitable.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the grading fee (roughly $19-25) will never be recouped. If selling, bundle it with other 1980s/90s Hall of Famers to attract a collector looking for nostalgia. Use a plain white envelope (PWE) for shipping to keep costs down.