1990 Donruss Pedro Guerrero #268
Pedro Guerrero · Donruss · Base Card
Player
Pedro Guerrero
Set
1990 Donruss Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#268
Condition Grade
PSA 3-4 (VG-EX). The card shows significant surface scratching on the right side of the image, heavy wear on all four corners, and visible chipping/silvering on the red borders. Centering is shifted slightly toward the top-right.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. Pedro Guerrero is a respected player, but 1990 Donruss is one of the most overproduced sets in history. Demand is limited to team collectors or those completing the full 716-card set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: The cost to grade this specific card exceeds its market value.
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for $0.10 to $1.00 in 'quarter boxes' at card shows. Recent eBay sales show large lots of 1990 Donruss (100+ cards) selling for $10-15 total.
Description
A classic 1990 Donruss baseball card featuring St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Pedro Guerrero. The card features the iconic bright red 'splatter' borders of the 1990 set, showing Guerrero in his red Cardinals home jersey and cap, holding his Wilson first baseman's mitt. The front includes the 'Donruss 90' logo in the upper left corner and the player's name in a script font.
Key Features
Features a 5-time All-Star and 1981 World Series Co-MVP. This card is from the height of the 'Junk Wax' era, characterized by extremely high production volumes.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. This card is from a high-production era and is not a target for counterfeiting. The card stock, dot-matrix printing pattern, and specific 1990 Donruss design elements are consistent with an original.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface scratches across the player's jersey and background, soft/rounded corners, edge chipping on the sensitive red borders, and minor surface staining/debris.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot or 'team bag' on eBay or at a local flea market. It is not cost-effective to sell as a single item due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be 100x the card's value. Include it in a 'St. Louis Cardinals Junk Wax Lot' to move it. Use Keywords: Cardinals, Pedro Guerrero, 1990 Donruss, MLB.