1988 Donruss Roger Clemens #155
Roger Clemens · Donruss · Base
Player
Roger Clemens
Set
1988 Donruss Base
Year
1988
Card #
#155
Condition Grade
PSA 6-7 (EX-MT). The centering is heavily skewed towards the left/bottom. The lower left corner shows visible white wear and softening. The surface appears decent through the top loader but the black/blue borders are prone to chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low/Moderate. While Clemens is a legendary pitcher, this card was printed in massive quantities. High demand only exists for perfect PSA 10 specimens.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15 - $20, PSA 9: $35 - $50, PSA 10: $250 - $400. Note: Grading costs for this specific card in this condition would exceed the card's value.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 plus shipping on eBay. PSA 9 copies have recently averaged $40, while PSA 10s command a premium due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering in this set.
Description
A classic piece of 1980s wax era history, this 1988 Donruss Roger Clemens card features 'The Rocket' in his Boston Red Sox home jersey. The card design is iconic for its blue and black striped borders with red accents. The front features a crisp portrait of the 7-time Cy Young Award winner with the Boston Red Sox logo and Donruss '88 branding.
Key Features
Hall of Fame caliber player (though controversial), iconic 1980s design, high-production 'Junk Wax' era nostalgia.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from a mass-produced era and is rarely counterfeited. The card stock, dot matrix print pattern, and '88 Donruss logo are consistent with authentic production.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues (heavy left border), minor corner softening on the bottom left, and common edge chipping associated with the colored borders of this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost 'Buy It Now' or as part of a lot), COMC for long-term listing, or local card shop 'dollar bins'.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will be higher than the market value. Selling as part of a 1988 Donruss team set or a Roger Clemens player lot is the most effective way to move this card.