1990 Donruss Tony Gwynn All-Star #696
Tony Gwynn · Donruss · Base / All-Star Subset
Player
Tony Gwynn
Set
1990 Donruss
Year
1990
Card #
#696
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Visible centering issues (favors left/bottom), slight corner softness on top left, and common minor white chipping on red edges.
Category
Base / All-Star Subset
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low/Niche. While Tony Gwynn remains a highly collected Hall of Famer, this specific card was mass-produced in the millions, making supply vastly outweigh demand for non-PSA 10 examples.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the value of this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $0.50 to $1.50 in lots. PSA 10 examples have sold recently between $140 and $180, while PSA 9s struggle to exceed $30.
Description
This 1990 Donruss Tony Gwynn All-Star card features the Hall of Fame legend in his classic San Diego Padres pinstripe uniform. The card has a vibrant red border with a 'splatter' pattern, a hallmark of the 1990 Donruss design. Gwynn is depicted in his signature batting stance. The top left corner features the 'Donruss 90' logo, and the bottom right displays the National League All-Star insignia.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1990s red border design, subset All-Star designation.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. This card is from the 'junk wax' era and is not commonly counterfeited. Authentic markers include the specific porous cardstock used by Donruss in 1990 and the period-accurate print pattern.
Flaws to Note
The centering is shifted significantly toward the bottom and left borders. There is minor chipping visible on the red edges and very slight rounding on the top left corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Hall of Fame lot on eBay, or through a platform like COMC for long-term inventory. Local card shows 'dollar bins' are also common venues.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a flawless PSA 10 candidate. For raw sales, bundle it with other Padres or Gwynn cards to save on shipping. Use keywords like 'Hall of Fame,' 'Padres,' and 'All Star.'