1982 Donruss Rod Carew #184
Rod Carew · Donruss · Base
Player
Rod Carew
Set
1982 Donruss
Year
1982
Card #
184
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom; some softness visible on the bottom right corner.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate - Stable demand from Hall of Fame player collectors and set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $250-350
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales average $1-2 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies have recently sold for $18-22. PSA 9 copies average $55. Grade 10 copies are rare and command a significant premium.
Description
Featured here is a 1982 Donruss Rod Carew card #184. The card features a clear action shot of the Hall of Fame infielder in his California Angels uniform. The design is classic early 80s Donruss, featuring a green inner border and the '82' logo in the upper right. The player name and position are listed in a yellow bar at the bottom next to an Angels logo baseball.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player; classic 1980s design; high collectible value in Gem Mint grade due to typical Donruss condition sensitivity.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The card displays the correct card stock thickness for early 80s Donruss. The dot-pattern printing on the '82' logo and the text sharpness match known authentic copies. Not a commonly counterfeited card in this condition.
Flaws to Note
The centering is shifted toward the bottom-left. There is visible corner wear on the bottom right corner. Minor factory paper fluff is visible on the top edge, common for this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay (as a low-cost buy-it-now) or COMC. High-grade specimens (PSA 9+) would do well in specialty sports card auctions.
Selling Tips
Due to the estimated grade of 7-8 and the cost of grading ($19+), it is recommended to sell this card raw. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for shipping. Use keywords like 'Hall of Fame' and 'California Angels' in the title.