1987 Donruss Wes Gardner #284
Wes Gardner · Donruss · Base
Player
Wes Gardner
Set
1987 Donruss Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
284
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears reasonably well-balanced with sharp corners and clean edges, though minor surface gloss wear may be present under close inspection.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - Primarily of interest to set builders and team collectors completing 1987 Donruss or Boston Red Sox vintage runs.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $50-75
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1987 Donruss cards typically range from $0.10 to $0.50 each or sold in bulk team lots for a few dollars.
Description
This is a 1987 Donruss base card featuring Boston Red Sox pitcher Wes Gardner, card number 284. The card features the iconic black and red border design with blue accents characteristic of the 1987 Donruss set. The front showcases a crisp action shot of Gardner delivering a pitch, complete with the classic Donruss logo in the upper left and the Boston Red Sox team logo emblem in the lower right corner, set against a red nameplate banner.
Key Features
Part of the popular and nostalgic 1987 Donruss set featuring the classic black border design, widely recognized by collectors of the junk wax era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card stock, printing dot patterns, and color saturation match authentic 1987 Donruss production standards. This common set is rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Typical mild corner softness or edge chipping common to the black-bordered 1987 Donruss set, though overall structural integrity appears well-preserved.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (in bulk lots), or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value of common base cards from this era, it is best sold as part of a complete set, team lot, or bulk listing rather than graded individually.