1990 Donruss Ed Whitson #425
Ed Whitson · Donruss · Base
Player
Ed Whitson
Set
1990 Donruss Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#425
Condition Grade
PSA 4 to PSA 5 (VG-EX). The card shows significant whitening on the top edge, corner wear, and centering issues typical of the 'junk wax' production era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Very Low. This is a common base card from the junk wax era with massive print runs. Demand is limited to Padres team set collectors or Whitson career collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00; PSA 10: $40.00 - $60.00 (Note: Grading costs significantly outweigh the value of the card).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales show individual raw copies of this card frequently selling for pennies in bulk lots. Graded PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $40, but there have been no recent recorded sales for mid-grade copies like this one as they are generally considered 'commons.'
Description
Vintage 1990 Donruss Ed Whitson pitching for the San Diego Padres. The card features the iconic bright red border with paint-splatter patterns on the sides. Whitson is shown in his pinstripe Padres home uniform mid-delivery. The top left corner features the classic 'Donruss 90' logo with Whitson's name in stylized script.
Key Features
Mid-career veteran card of 1980 All-Star pitcher Ed Whitson. Iconic 'Junk Wax' era design with unique red borders and splatter-paint aesthetic.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. This is a common card from a massively overproduced era with no known counterfeits. Card stock and color saturation match 1990 Donruss standards.
Flaws to Note
Significant chipping and whitening along the top edge; visible wear and softening on all four corners; centering is shifted slightly to the right (approx 65/35). The surface appears to have typical production-era print snow.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a bulk 'lot' on eBay or at a garage sale. Single sales are difficult due to shipping costs exceeding card value. Local card shop bulk bins or COMC are alternative long-tail options.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will never be recovered. Group it with other 1990 Donruss or Padres cards to sell as a team set. If listing individually, use it as a 'filler' card to help buyers complete sets. Use a standard envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs under $1.