1990 Donruss Scott Bankhead #342
Scott Bankhead · Donruss · Base
Player
Scott Bankhead
Set
1990 Donruss Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
#342
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Visible top-to-bottom centering issues (bottom heavy) and noticeable corner softening, specifically on the top right and bottom right edges.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is largely limited to team-set collectors or set completionists. Because of the extreme overproduction of 1990 Donruss, there is an massive surplus of this card in the market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 10: $40.00 - $50.00 (Note: Grading costs significantly exceed the market value of the card).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1990 Donruss base cards generally average pennies. A full set of 700+ cards typically sells for $10-$20 locally. Gem Mint PSA 10 examples of stars from this set sell for modest amounts, but common players rarely sell for any premium.
Description
A classic 1990 Donruss baseball card featuring Seattle Mariners pitcher Scott Bankhead in his follow-through motion. The card features the iconic 'splatter' border design in bright red, characteristic of this mass-produced junk wax era set. The front displays the 'Donruss 90' logo in the top left and the player name in a signature-style script across the top banner.
Key Features
Features the vibrant red border design of the 1990 Donruss set; part of the high-production 'Junk Wax' era. A nostalgic piece for Seattle Mariners fans or team set collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from a mass-produced set and is not known to be counterfeited because of its low market value. Authentic card stock is semi-glossy paperboard with high-dot density printing visible on the 'splatter' patterns.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues with the bottom border being much thicker than the top. Notable chipping along the red borders and whitening on the corners and edges. These red borders are notorious for showing every minor imperfection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Seattle Mariners team lot on eBay, or in bulk/boxes at a local card show. Shipping via eBay Standard Envelope (PWE) is recommended to keep costs below the card's actual value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be 100x the card's market value. Best used as 'filler' for trades or sold in specific team-targeted player lots. Use clear photos to show the red border condition which is the main grading factor.