1990 Donruss Kelly Gruber #115
Kelly Gruber · Donruss · Base
Player
Kelly Gruber
Set
1990 Donruss Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
115
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Authentic Altered/Poor. Visible corner softening, heavy edge chipping, and a significant top-right corner crease.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Niche/Low. Demand is primarily from Blue Jays team set collectors or 1990s nostalgia collectors. This was one of the most highly produced card sets in history.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00-10.00, PSA 9: $15.00-20.00, PSA 10: $45.00-60.00 (Note: Grading cost exceeds the value of this specific card condition).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show entire 1990 Donruss sets (over 600 cards) selling for $10-20. Single base cards in this condition typically do not sell individually but are found in 'quarter bins' at card shops.
Description
1990 Donruss Kelly Gruber featuring the iconic red splatter border design. The card shows Gruber in a batting stance wearing the classic Toronto Blue Jays powder blue away uniform. Text includes cursive Kelly Gruber nameplate and team 'Blue Jays' on the front.
Key Features
Features Toronto Blue Jays fan-favorite and All-Star/Gold Glove winner Kelly Gruber. Part of the massively produced 'Junk Wax' era sets known for the red pixel/splatter design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. This card was overproduced and not a target for counterfeiting. Correct paper stock texture and dot matrix print pattern visible in the red border areas.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding/fraying on all four corners. Notable creasing or bending on the top right corner. Heavy chipping along the paper edges where the red ink has worn away. Centered slightly top-to-bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot or team set on eBay or at a garage sale. Individual sale is not recommended due to shipping costs outweighing market value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. To maximize value, bundle it with other 1980s-90s Blue Jays cards or Donruss base cards. If selling individually, use eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.