1991 Donruss Joe Carter #65
Joe Carter · Donruss · Base Card
Player
Joe Carter
Set
1991 Donruss Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
#65
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) / BGS 8.0. Centering appears slightly heavy to the right. The top-left corner shows minor touch wear. Edges and surface appear clean for the era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low/Niche. While Joe Carter is a fan favorite, especially for Blue Jays collectors, his 1991 Donruss base card is extremely common and lacks scarcity.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $60.00 - $85.00
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are often under $1.00 or part of large 100-card lots for $10-15. PSA 10 copies have recently settled between $50 and $90.
Description
This 1991 Donruss Joe Carter #65 features the San Diego Padres outfielder in his brown and orange uniform. The card showcases the iconic blue-bordered design of the 1991 Donruss set with vibrant red and yellow accents. The photography captures a classic crossed-arms pose with a bat resting on his shoulder against a stadium backdrop.
Key Features
Features 5-time All-Star and World Series hero Joe Carter during his brief tenure with the San Diego Padres. Part of the mass-produced 'Junk Wax' era sets.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume. Correct card stock thickness and dot-pattern printing in the logo are present.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering imbalance. Minor chipping on the blue-inked borders which is common for this set. Small touch of white on the top-left corner tip.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk on eBay as part of a team set or player lot. High-grade (PSA 10) examples should be sold on eBay or COMC. Raw singles are best as 'filler' for local shop 25-cent bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint PSA 10 candidate, as grading fees will exceed the market value. List as part of a 'San Diego Padres Team Lot' to increase visibility.