1988 Donruss Bobby Bonilla #35
Bobby Bonilla · Donruss · Base
Player
Bobby Bonilla
Set
1988 Donruss Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
35
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border, top-left corner shows very slight softening, edges are relatively clean, and surface appears mostly glossy with minor potential print specks typical of the 1988 Donruss set.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - Plentiful supply from the junk wax era keeps demand strictly limited to set builders and nostalgia 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
Recent raw sales of 1988 Donruss Bobby Bonilla cards typically range from $0.25 to $1.00 free shipping on eBay, while PSA 8 or PSA 9 graded copies occasionally trade in the $15 to $25 range.
Description
Up for sale is a 1988 Donruss Bobby Bonilla base card featuring the Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman. The card showcases Donruss's iconic blue border design with red and black color block accents in the corners and the classic 88 Donruss logo in the top left. The front features a crisp, glossy headshot of Bonilla in his black Pirates jersey with the team sleeve patch. Perfect addition for a 1980s baseball card collector or set builder.
Key Features
Popular 1980s star player, iconic 1988 Donruss blue border design, part of a high-production junk wax era set making it easily accessible for vintage set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, printing dot patterns, and colors match authentic 1988 Donruss production standards. This card is not commonly targeted for counterfeiting due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-heavy centering on the front, minor corner wear on the top-left corner, and typical 1988 Donruss edge chipping vulnerability.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a bulk lot), or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Not recommended for professional grading due to the high cost relative to the card's low raw market value. Best sold raw as a single or bundled into a 1988 Donruss set lot. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard envelope or bubble mailer.