1990 Donruss Steve Sax #223
Steve Sax · Donruss · Base
Player
Steve Sax
Set
1990 Donruss Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#223
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Analysis: Significant top-to-bottom centering bias (heavy toward top). Visible white chipping on the high-gloss red edges, specifically the lower-left corner and right-side edge. Softening on top-left corner.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by team collectors (Yankees/Dodgers), Steve Sax player collectors, or those finishing a 1990 Donruss master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current value).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show individual raw cards selling for $0.50-$1.00 including shipping. PSA 10 examples occasionally reach $50, but anything below a PSA 9 typically sits unsold or sells for under $10.
Description
A classic piece of 'Junk Wax' era history, this 1990 Donruss Steve Sax features the vibrant, controversial red design with black splatter patterns. The former Rookie of the Year is pictured in his New York Yankees pinstripes against a repetitive 'MVP' background pattern. The card features Sax's script signature-style name across the top.
Key Features
Features a 5-time All-Star and 2-time World Series Champion. Iconic red border design from the peak of the baseball card boom era. Notable 'MVP' background common to this specific Donruss design year.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era and is mass-produced; counterfeits are virtually non-existent as the cost to produce them exceeds the card's market value. Authentic card stock and dot-matrix printing patterns are visible.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-center) top-to-bottom. Chipping along the sensitive red borders which are notorious for showing wear. Corner softening on the bottom left and top left. Minor surface wax/printing dots visible in the red field.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team lot on eBay, in a 'quarter box' at a local card show, or listed on COMC for long-term inventory.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will be significantly higher than the card's potential ROI. If selling, bundle it with other 1980s/90s Yankees stars to attract team collectors. Use a Plain White Envelope (PWE) for shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.