1988 Donruss Rafael Ramirez #157
Rafael Ramirez · Donruss · Base
Player
Rafael Ramirez
Set
1988 Donruss Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
157
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Centering is noticeably heavy on the left and bottom borders, corners show very mild softness under close inspection, edges are relatively clean with minimal chipping, and the surface appears mostly clean with standard gloss for the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. Common base card from the overproduced 1988 junk wax era, primarily of interest to set builders or team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $15-25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell individually for $0.25 to $1.00 or are frequently bundled into complete sets selling for $10-20 total.
Description
Offering a classic 1988 Donruss baseball card featuring Atlanta Braves shortstop Rafael Ramirez, card #157. The front showcases a crisp action shot of Ramirez at the plate in his white Braves uniform with blue sleeves, set against a distinctive border featuring the iconic Donruss 1988 blue and black striped design with a red bottom nameplate and the retro Braves logo in the lower right corner.
Key Features
Vintage 1980s base card from the junk wax era, featuring classic Donruss styling with the retro logo and bold red nameplate.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, printing dot patterns, colors, and dimensions match genuine 1988 Donruss production standards. This card is rarely counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable left-heavy and bottom-heavy centering out of the pack. Minor corner softening typical of standard 1988 Donruss card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (in bulk lots), or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to grade due to high grading fees relative to the card's low value. Best sold as part of a 1988 Donruss complete set or team lot using a rigid top loader and standard envelope or bubble mailer.