1992 Donruss Roger Clemens #165
Roger Clemens · Donruss (Leaf, Inc.) · Base Card
Player
Roger Clemens
Set
1992 Donruss Baseball Series 1
Year
1992
Card #
#165
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right (approx 45/55 to 40/60). Lower right corner shows minor fuzzing. Surface appears clean of major wax or print dots common to this era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss (Leaf, Inc.)
Demand Level
Moderate - Clemens remains a popular 'player collector' target, but the massive print runs of 1992 Donruss keep the supply very high. Demand spikes slightly during Hall of Fame voting cycles.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-18, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $90-120
Comparable Sales
Raw sales consistently range from $0.99 to $2.50 on eBay. Recent PSA 10 examples have sold between $85 and $115. PSA 9s typically sell for under $30.
Description
This 1992 Donruss Roger Clemens card features 'The Rocket' in his iconic Boston Red Sox home white uniform mid-delivery. The design features a white border with teal and blue gradient banners at the top and bottom. The player name is printed in a bold, shadowed font over the bottom banner. The back includes career statistics and a short biographical blurb.
Key Features
Features a 7-time Cy Young Award winner; classic 'Junk Wax' era design; high-action photography of a Hall of Fame caliber (though controversial) pitcher.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The 1992 Donruss set is not commonly counterfeited due to its high production volume. The card stock thickness, matte finish on the reverse, and specific teal gradient print pattern are consistent with original production.
Flaws to Note
Right-heavy horizontal centering; slight corner wear on the bottom right; minor edge roughness common with 1990s card stock; possible light surface scratching not visible in photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best for eBay (as a PWE/Standard Envelope listing), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term storage and sale, or as part of a lot in local Facebook trading groups.
Selling Tips
Due to high shipping costs relative to card value, raw sales are best handled via eBay Standard Envelope ($0.63 - $1.11 shipping). Only consider grading if the card is a guaranteed PSA 10 candidate, as the grading fee often exceeds the market value of a PSA 9 or lower.