1990 Donruss Billy Ripken #401
Billy Ripken · Donruss · Base Card
Player
Billy Ripken
Set
1990 Donruss
Year
1990
Card #
401
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card exhibits significant wear including a noticeable bottom-left corner ding, edge chipping along the top, and visible surface scuffing. Centering is shifted slightly toward the top-right.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a 'commons' card from the junk wax era. Demand primarily comes from Ripken family completists or those building the full 1990 Donruss set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-8, PSA 4: $6-10, PSA 5: $10-12. Note: Grading costs for this specific card would far exceed its market value.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card consistently fall between $0.50 and $1.50 (including shipping). Bulk lots of 100+ cards from this set often sell for $5-10.
Description
1990 Donruss Billy Ripken #401 featuring the Baltimore Orioles second baseman in his home black jersey. The card features the classic red 1990 Donruss border design with multi-colored paint splatter accents along the side. Unlike his infamous 1989 card, this is a standard base issue.
Key Features
Features the brother of Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. and son of Cal Ripken Sr. Iconic early 90s 'Junk Wax' era design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card transition from the 1989 'Error' year to 1990 resulted in massive overproduction. The card stock is standard 1990 Donruss cardboard with the correct dot-matrix print pattern in the 'Donruss 90' logo. Not a target for counterfeiters due to high supply and low value.
Flaws to Note
Soft and rounded corners, particularly the bottom left which shows impact damage. Chipping and white showing through the red border paint on the top edge. General surface wear and lack of crisp 'pack-fresh' luster.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot of 1990 Donruss on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is best suited for a 'Common' bin at a local card show or shop for $0.10-$0.25.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The value is strictly sentimental or filler. If selling, bundle it with other Orioles cards or 1990 Donruss stars (like Ken Griffey Jr. or Nolan Ryan) to make shipping costs worthwhile. Use 'PNP' (Plain White Envelope) shipping if selling individually to keep costs under $1.