1984 Donruss George Brett #165
George Brett · Donruss · Base Card
Player
George Brett
Set
1984 Donruss
Year
1984
Card #
#165
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). While the centering is decent (approx 45/55), there appears to be notable surface wear and softening on the lower right and top left corners. The image quality also exhibits the standard graininess of mid-80s Donruss stock.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate. George Brett is a top-tier legend with a dedicated fan base, but this specific year is a common base card and value is heavily dependent on high-grade (PSA 9 or 10) condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $20.00-30.00, PSA 8: $45.00-60.00, PSA 9: $150.00-200.00
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sell for $5 to $8 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range, while PSA 9 copies reach over $175 due to the difficulty of finding clean specimens of this set.
Description
This is a 1984 Donruss George Brett card featuring the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame third baseman in a fielding action pose. The card design is iconic for the era, utilizing a yellow and black stripe motif at the bottom with the 'Donruss 84' logo. The card is currently housed in a soft penny sleeve.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player; iconic 1984 Donruss 'curved stripes' design; highly collectible era for Kansas City Royals fans; George Brett is a member of the 3,000 hit club and a first-ballot HOFer.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'D 84' logo font, the specific shade of Royal blue, and the card stock texture are consistent with original 1984 Donruss production. This card is rarely faked due to high print volumes, though reprints exists, this appears original.
Flaws to Note
Corners show signs of rounding/softening; potential surface scratches hidden by the sleeve glare; top-to-bottom centering is slightly heavy towards the bottom; typical 1984 Donruss 'paper lint' or print dots may be present on the surface.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a single raw card of this value. For a lot of similar cards, COMC or a local card show would be appropriate.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you believe it is a flawless PSA 10, as the grading fees will exceed the market value of a mid-grade example. List with 'Hall of Fame' and 'Royals' in the keywords. Use a bubble mailer with tracking (Ground Advantage) if the final price exceeds $20, otherwise eBay Standard Envelope is a cost-effective shipping option.