1990 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr. #365
Ken Griffey Jr. · Donruss · Base Card / Second-Year Card
Player
Ken Griffey Jr.
Set
1990 Donruss Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#365
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Assessment: Centering is heavily shifted left-to-right (approx 75/25), bottom-left and bottom-right corners show visible white wear/softening, and edges show minor chipping typical of the red Donruss borders.
Category
Base Card / Second-Year Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate. Griffey is one of the most collected players in history, but because this card was overproduced, there is a massive supply in the market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $12-18, PSA 8: $20-30. Note: PSA 10 examples can reach $150+, but this specific card will not reach that grade.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition consistently sell for under $2.00 on eBay (Recent sales: $0.99, $1.25). PSA 9 copies sell for $40-50, but only high-grade examples (PSA 10) command a significant premium ($150+).
Description
Featured is a 1990 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr. base card, number 365. The iconic red-bordered design of the 1990 set highlights a sharp photography of 'The Kid' in his classic Seattle Mariners blue pullover jersey and cap. The card features the distinct script name font and the '90 Donruss logo in the upper left corner.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, Ken Griffey Jr. early career card (second-year Donruss), Seattle Mariners iconic 90s design, high-contrast red borders.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from the 'Junk Wax Era' and was mass-produced in the millions; counterfeits of this specific base card are extremely rare as the cost to produce them exceeds the market value. Authentic stock is standard clay-coated cardboard of the era.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues; the left border is noticeably thinner than the right. Visible edge wear and corner softening on the bottom left and right. Possible surface scuffing visible in the blue jersey area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is best through a local card shop's $1 bin or at a local card show. Shipping costs often exceed the value of a single raw copy.
Selling Tips
It is not recommended to grade this specific card as the grading fees ($19+) significantly exceed the card's market value in this condition. Use keywords: Ken Griffey Jr, Mariners, 1990 Donruss, Hall of Fame. Ship in a cardboard-reinforced plain white envelope (PWE) to keep costs low for the buyer.