1993 Donruss Bip Roberts #231
Bip Roberts · Donruss · Base
Player
Bip Roberts
Set
1993 Donruss Base Set
Year
1993
Card #
231
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Bip Roberts is a fan favorite for 1990s collectors, but as a base card from a mass-produced set, demand is primarily limited to set builders or team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 10: $45.00 - $60.00
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for raw copies are typically under $1 or included in bulk 'junk wax' lots. PSA 10 copies of such base cards occasionally sell for $40+, but the population of graded Bip Roberts base cards is very low due to lack of demand.
Description
This 1993 Donruss card features Bip Roberts of the Cincinnati Reds in a dynamic fielding/baserunning pose. The card design consists of a full-color photograph with white borders. The top left corner features the Donruss '93 logo, while the bottom contains a black nameplate with his position (OF/2B) and a diamond-shaped Cincinnati Reds team logo. The reverse typically includes player stats and biographical information.
Key Features
Features an All-Star utility player during the 'Junk Wax' era of card production; classic 1993 Donruss design; notable for Roberts' tenure with the Reds.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. This card is from a high-production era and is not a target for counterfeiting. Correct card stock thickness and period-accurate ink saturation are present.
Flaws to Note
The centering appears slightly heavy toward the top and right. The top left corner shows minor softening. White borders from this era are prone to minor chipping and surface wear that may not be visible without magnification.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as part of a 'pick-your-card' listing, COMC for long-term inventory, or in bulk/team lots on Facebook marketplace.
Selling Tips
It is not financially viable to grade this card as grading fees will exceed the market value. Best used to help a collector complete a 1993 Donruss set or as a low-cost add-on to a larger Reds team lot. Use an eBay Standard Envelope for cheap tracked shipping.