1988-89 Fleer Danny Ainge #8
Danny Ainge · Fleer · Base
Player
Danny Ainge
Set
1988-89 Fleer Basketball
Year
1988
Card #
#8
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Analysis: Significant top-to-bottom centering issues (heavy top border). Right edge shows minor chipping. Corners appear slightly soft upon close inspection. Surface appears clean through the penny sleeve.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Primarily sought by Celtics team collectors or set builders completing the 1988-89 Fleer checklist.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $12-18, PSA 7: $25-35
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.50-$2.50 plus shipping on eBay. PSA 8 copies recently sold in the $40-60 range; however, this specific card will likely not reach that grade due to centering.
Description
A classic 1988-89 Fleer Danny Ainge card featuring the Boston Celtics guard in action against the Detroit Pistons. The design features a grey border with yellow and green accents for the team name. Ainge is shown mid-air in his iconic #44 white Celtics jersey.
Key Features
Features a key member of the 1980s Celtics dynasty; iconic 1980s Fleer design; includes an action sequence against a rival Pistons player.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. Print pattern (rosette) is consistent with 1988 Fleer card stock. No common reprints exist for this specific low-value base card from this set.
Flaws to Note
Obvious off-center printing favoring the top edge (approximately 80/20 centering). Minor silvering/chipping on the right edge. Slight rounding on the bottom left corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost 'Buy It Now' with shipping) or COMC (Check Out My Cards). Local card shop (LCS) bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering flaw, grading this card is not economically viable as the fees will exceed the value. List it as '1988 Fleer Danny Ainge #8 Celtics' and use eBay Standard Envelope for $1.11 shipping to attract buyers. Take a high-quality photo of the back to show the stats.