1988 Donruss Rob Murphy #175
Rob Murphy · Donruss · Base
Player
Rob Murphy
Set
1988 Donruss Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
175
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT) due to notable top-left corner wear and potential centering shifts
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. Common base card from the overproduced junk-wax era with a very niche collector base.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5 - $10, PSA 6: $10 - $15, PSA 7: $15 - $25
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1988 Donruss base cards generally range from $0.10 to $0.50 each or are sold in multi-card team lots.
Description
This is a 1988 Donruss base card featuring pitcher Rob Murphy of the Cincinnati Reds. The card showcases a full-color action photo of Murphy in his white home jersey with a red cap and undershirt, framed by a distinctive blue and red border typical of the 1988 Donruss design. The Donruss 88 logo appears in the top left, and the Cincinnati Reds team logo is prominently displayed in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Classic 1988 Donruss design with the iconic blue borders and puzzle piece back (not visible), part of a massive junk-wax era set known for high production numbers.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard card stock and printing techniques of the late 1980s junk-wax era. This card is rarely counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Visible softening and minor rounding on the top-left corner, slight edge chipping along the top blue border, and potential centering bias typical of 1988 Donruss production quality.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a bulk lot), or local card shop / garage sale dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Not recommended for professional grading due to grading costs far exceeding the card's value. Best sold as part of a team set or bulk lot to maximize shipping efficiency.