1991 Donruss Barry Bonds NL MVP Award Winner #390
Barry Bonds · Donruss · Base / Award Winner Subset
Player
Barry Bonds
Set
1991 Donruss
Year
1991
Card #
#390
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) Estimated. Observed traits: Centering is heavily shifted to the top-left on the front. Corners show white wear, particularly on the bottom right. Surface appears to have light scuffing consistent with binder storage.
Category
Base / Award Winner Subset
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate. While Bonds is a legendary player, this specific card was mass-produced in the millions during the junk wax era, making it very common and easy to find.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading this specific card is generally not cost-effective unless it is a perfect PSA 10 candidate.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $150, but PSA 8 and 9 copies rarely sell for more than the cost of the grading fee.
Description
This 1991 Donruss card features 7-time MVP Barry Bonds during his tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Part of the 'Award Winner' subset, the card celebrates his 1990 NL MVP season. The card features the iconic green borders with blue, red, and yellow accents typical of the 1991 Donruss set.
Key Features
Features the controversial Home Run King in his early career. Celebrates his first MVP award. High nostalgia value for collectors of the 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The card features the correct 'Donruss 91' holographic logo on the front and standard cardboard stock from that era. This card is not commonly faked due to its high production numbers.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (low top margin), visible corner whitening, and potential surface impressions from being stored in a plastic binder page without a penny sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins. It is best sold as part of a Barry Bonds player lot or a complete 1991 Donruss set.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it will get a PSA 10, as the grading fee exceeds the value. Best sold in groups of other early 90s stars to save on shipping costs. Use keywords like 'Pittsburgh Pirates', 'NL MVP', and 'Hof potential'.