1990 Donruss Tom Lawless #147
Tom Lawless · Donruss · Base Card
Player
Tom Lawless
Set
1990 Donruss Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#147
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Surface scratches, corner wear, and heavy centering issues
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - Niche appeal for team collectors or set builders of the 1990 Donruss set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-50 (Note: Grading costs exceed card value)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent solo sales for common cards from this set in similar condition rarely exceed $1.00 including shipping.
Description
This 1990 Donruss card features Toronto Blue Jays infielder Tom Lawless in a defensive crouch. The card utilizes the iconic 1990 'splatter' border design in bright red. The player's name is featured in a stylized cursive script on the left side of the card along with the Donruss '90 logo.
Key Features
Features Tom Lawless, known for one of the most iconic bat flips in World Series history (1987). Part of the high-production 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock for the era; standard 1990 Donruss dot-pattern printing. High confidence: Genuine, as there is no financial incentive to counterfeit this specific card.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface scratching visible across the center; soft/rounded corners; top-to-bottom centering is heavy towards the bottom; minor edge chipping on the red borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, at a local card show in a 'dollar bin,' or donated. Individual sale is not economically viable due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will be significantly higher than the card's market value. If selling, list it as part of a Toronto Blue Jays team lot or 1990 Donruss set builder lot to maximize interest.