1987 Donruss Dave Winfield #17
Dave Winfield · Donruss · Base Card
Player
Dave Winfield
Set
1987 Donruss Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
17
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). High-quality card but shows slight top-heavy centering and minor white chipping on the sensitive black borders, which is typical for this issue.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. While Dave Winfield is a legend, this card comes from a period of massive overproduction. It sells steadily but slowly to player collectors and set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $30-40, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.00 including shipping. PSA 9 examples have recently sold in the $25-$35 range.
Description
A classic 1987 Donruss Dave Winfield card featuring a portrait of the Hall of Fame outfielder in his New York Yankees uniform. This card carries the iconic 1987 Donruss design with black borders and yellow/gray accents. The front shows a smiling Winfield with the Yankees logo on his jersey, while the back contains his career statistics and highlights up to 1986.
Key Features
Features a Hall of Fame player (Dave Winfield). Represents the 'Junk Wax' era but is still collected by HOF completionists and Yankees team set collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. No known major counterfeits of this specific player/year exist due to high production volume in 1987. The card stock is standard cardboard with a matte finish on the front, consistent with period Donruss production.
Flaws to Note
The black borders of 1987 Donruss are notorious for showing the slightest wear. This specific copy appears to have minor edge chipping on the top and left sides. Centering appears slightly shifted toward the top edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. For a single raw copy, COMC (Check Out My Cards) is the most efficient platform due to low shipping costs and high visibility for common cards.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you believe it is a flawless PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed the value for lower grades. If selling, group it with other 1987 Donruss Yankees or Dave Winfield cards to maximize interest and cover shipping costs.