1986 Donruss Keith Hernandez #492
Keith Hernandez · Donruss · Base
Player
Keith Hernandez
Set
1986 Donruss Baseball
Year
1986
Card #
492
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right side with minor corner softness and possible minor edge chipping typical of 1986 Donruss stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand is steady among Mets team collectors, vintage set builders, and fans of 1980s baseball nostalgia, but overall market liquidity is slow.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1 - $3
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5 - $10, PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $20 - $30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1 to $3 plus shipping on eBay. Graded PSA 7 examples generally realize between $10 and $15 inclusive of shipping.
Description
1986 Donruss baseball card featuring New York Mets first baseman Keith Hernandez. The card showcases the iconic 1986 Donruss blue striped border design with a red 'Donruss '86' logo tab in the upper left corner and a purple nameplate banner at the bottom. The glossy front image depicts Hernandez in his Mets blue jersey rounding the bases.
Key Features
Features a multi-time All-Star, Gold Glove winner, and fan-favorite New York Mets star from their iconic 1986 World Championship era. Part of the highly recognizable 1986 Donruss set design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, printing dot patterns, and colors match authentic 1986 Donruss production standards. This card is rarely counterfeited due to low raw market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering bias, minor corner wear visible on the bottom corners, and standard soft edges common for this mass-produced vintage set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are best for low-value vintage singles, or bundled into a larger New York Mets team lot to maximize shipping efficiency.
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to grade due to high grading fees relative to the card value. Sell raw as a budget single, store in a penny sleeve and top loader, and ship securely in a plain white envelope with non-machinable handling or a small bubble mailer.