2004 Donruss Team Heroes Sammy Sosa #99
Sammy Sosa · Donruss (Playoff Corp) · Base Card
Player
Sammy Sosa
Set
2004 Donruss Team Heroes
Year
2004
Card #
99
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Estimated. The card appears well-centered with clean edges, but visible corner softening is present on the bottom left and top left corners. Surface appears glossy with no major scratches visible through the plastic sleeve.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss (Playoff Corp)
Demand Level
Moderate. Sammy Sosa has a dedicated collector base, but base cards from the early 2000s are abundant. Demand is highest among Chicago Cubs team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 or less at card shows; eBay sales of single base cards often hover around $1.50 to $2.50 including shipping.
Description
This 2004 Donruss Team Heroes card features Chicago Cubs legend Sammy Sosa in his signature home run follow-through pose. The design features a white border with a clean, classic aesthetic, highlighting the Cubs team logo and the Donruss Team Heroes 2004 logo at the top. The bottom identifies his position as Outfield and his name in a sleek blue bar.
Key Features
Features a member of the 600 Home Run Club; iconic Sammy Sosa batting photography; base card from a popular team-centric mid-2000s set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card stock depth, print registration, and logo coloring are consistent with 2004 Donruss production. This specific base card is not a target for counterfeiting due to its high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Slight softening on the corners, particularly the bottom left as seen in the binder. Being stored in a multi-pocket page rather than a top loader increases the risk of surface impressions or bowing over time.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as part of a Sammy Sosa player lot or a Chicago Cubs team lot to maximize shipping value. It could also be listed on COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term storage and eventual sale.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are confident it will score a PSA 10, as the grading fee ($19+) exceeds the value of a PSA 9. Use keywords like 'Cubs Legend', '600 HR Club', and 'Clean' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a non-machinable envelope.