1990 Donruss Carl Yastrzemski Hall of Fame Diamond King #654
Carl Yastrzemski · Donruss (Leaf Inc.) · Base / Insert / Hall of Fame Tribute
Player
Carl Yastrzemski
Set
1990 Donruss Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
#654
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. The centering is favorited slightly to the top-right. Corners show very minor white touches (bottom left). Edges appear clean but 1990 Donruss is prone to chipping.
Category
Base / Insert / Hall of Fame Tribute
Manufacturer
Donruss (Leaf Inc.)
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Primarily collected by Red Sox completionists, Dick Perez art enthusiasts, or 1990 Donruss set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $0.25 to $1.50. PSA 10 copies have recently sold between $120 and $180 depending on the auction timing, though PSA 9 copies rarely exceed $30.
Description
Featured here is the 1990 Donruss Diamond King subset card of Boston Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski. The card features a Dick Perez original watercolor portrait of Yaz at the plate. The border is the iconic 1990 Donruss bright red with black splatter detail. The card includes HOF career highlights in yellow text boxes including his 3,419 hits and 452 HRs.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player; iconic Dick Perez Diamond King artwork; high-number subset card; celebrates Yastrzemski's 1989 Hall of Fame induction.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic paper stock and dot-matrix print pattern in the red borders. Counterfeiting is extremely rare for this specific card due to high production volume and low base value.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering issues (common for the year); slight corner wear on the bottom left corner; potential for microscopic surface scratches typical of uncoated card stock from the 'Junk Wax' era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/Standard Envelope listing), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed the market value of a PSA 8 or 9. Use 'Dick Perez Art' and 'Red Sox HOF' in your keywords. Ship via eBay Standard Envelope for $0.60-$1.00 to keep costs low for the buyer.