1992 Donruss Elite Series George Brett /5000 #18
George Brett · Donruss · Insert, Serial Numbered (/5000)
Player
George Brett
Set
1992 Donruss Elite Series
Year
1992
Card #
18
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) or PSA 7 (Near Mint). Heavy chipping visible on black borders, especially the right edge. Centering looks slightly shifted to the left.
Category
Insert, Serial Numbered (/5000)
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Strong. George Brett collectors are highly active, and the 1991-1993 Elite Series inserts remain some of the most sought-after cards from that decade.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40.00 - $65.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $50-70, PSA 7: $80-110, PSA 8: $150-200. Higher grades are rare due to fragile foil edges.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for the George Brett Elite /5000 have ranged from $45 to $70 depending on border condition. PSA 8 copies have sold recently in the $175 range, while PSA 9s can exceed $400.
Description
This is a strictly limited 1992 Donruss Elite Series card featuring Hall of Famer George Brett of the Kansas City Royals. The card features the iconic marble-print bottom half, a silver foil inner border, and the high-gloss black outer border. The 'Elite Series' logo is centered below the action shot of Brett at bat. These were the first major 'chase' inserts of the early 90s, limited to only 5,000 copies each.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, serial numbered to 5,000 (very low for the junk wax era), iconic first-generation high-end insert set, highly condition-sensitive black foil borders.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock depth, the specific 'grain' of the marble pattern, and the etched silver foil thickness are consistent with 1992 production. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant white chipping/wear along the right-side black border and bottom-right corner. The black borders on these cards are notorious for showing even the slightest wear. Centering is approximately 60/40 favoring the left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the wide reach for player-specific collectors. A Buy-It-Now with a 'Best Offer' option set at $75 would be a solid strategy.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific copy. The edge wear on the right side will pull the grade down to a level where the grading fee ($20+) would exceed the value added. Sell it 'Raw' but clearly photograph the edges. Use keywords: 'Low Pop', 'Numbered', 'Royals HOF'.