1988 Donruss Al Newman #498
Al Newman · Donruss · Base
Player
Al Newman
Set
1988 Donruss Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
498
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the left edge, but corners and edges are relatively sharp with clean surfaces.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - strictly a set-filler or nostalgia piece for vintage Minnesota Twins collectors, with minimal overall market liquidity.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $0.50 plus shipping on eBay and COMC, while graded PSA 9 copies occasionally fetch around $15 to $20 to registry set builders.
Description
Offering a 1988 Donruss baseball card featuring infielder Al Newman of the Minnesota Twins, card number 498. The front displays a color action photo of Newman batting in his Twins pinstripe uniform, framed by the iconic 1988 Donruss blue border with red and black accent blocks, the Donruss '88 logo in the top left, and the Minnesota Twins team logo in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Part of the classic 1988 Donruss set known for its distinctive blue borders, red/black side accents, and the famous Error/Variation chases of the era. A nostalgic piece for Minnesota Twins fans and set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This card is from the heavily produced junk wax era and is virtually never targeted by counterfeiters due to its very low market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-heavy centering on the front border. Minor corner softening possible under close magnification, typical of mass-produced cards from the late 1980s junk wax era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a larger team or set lot to offset shipping costs)
Selling Tips
Do not pay to grade this card, as grading fees far exceed the card's final market value. Best sold raw individually at low fixed prices or bundled into a 1988 Donruss complete set or team lot.