1990 Donruss Benito Santiago All-Star #27
Benito Santiago · Donruss · Base Insert (All-Star)
Player
Benito Santiago
Set
1990 Donruss Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
#27
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Estimated. Centering is visibly shifted toward the left and top. Noticeable chipping on the red borders and soft right-side corners.
Category
Base Insert (All-Star)
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. This card was mass-produced during the height of the junk-wax era, resulting in extremely high supply and low secondary market demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $50.00 - $75.00
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show individual raw copies selling for $0.99 with free shipping (effectively a loss for the seller) or as part of large lots where the unit price is under $0.05. PSA 10 copies have historically reached $40-$60 but sell infrequently.
Description
This 1990 Donruss card features Benito Santiago, the heavy-hitting catcher for the San Diego Padres. Part of the All-Star subset, the card features the iconic 1990 red border with black and orange 'splatter' accents. Santiago is shown in a classic batting stance at the plate with the National League logo prominently displayed in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features a 3-time All-Star and 1987 Rookie of the Year; part of the high-production 'Junk Wax' era; iconic 1990 Donruss design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct card stock texture for the era and the 'Donruss 90' logo with proper typeface. Confidence: High. Minimal risk of counterfeiting for this specific card.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues (heavily weighted to the left); whitening/chipping on the bottom right and top left corners; minor edge wear common to the red-bordered 1990 Donruss set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk bins. Selling as an individual single is often not cost-effective due to shipping fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as grading fees will far exceed the card's value. The best way to move this card is in a San Diego Padres team lot or a 1990 Donruss complete set. If listing, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs down.