1991 Donruss Mo Vaughn Rated Rookie #34
Mo Vaughn · Donruss · Rookie Card (RC), Rated Rookie
Player
Mo Vaughn
Set
1991 Donruss Base
Year
1991
Card #
#34
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX). Centering is heavily skewed to the top and right. Significant chipping and white wear on green borders. Bottom-left corner shows distinct fraying/softening.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Rated Rookie
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era and was produced in massive quantities. While Vaughn is a fan favorite, demand is restricted to set builders or Red Sox completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading this specific copy is not recommended due to visible damage.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for single copies range from $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. PSA 10 examples occasionally reach $150+, but lower grades (PSA 8 or below) struggle to find buyers above the cost of the slab.
Description
This 1991 Donruss Mo Vaughn card features the iconic 'Rated Rookie' logo in the bottom left. The design showcases the vibrant green borders of the 1991 Donruss set, featuring a portrait of the Boston Red Sox slugger holding his bat. Mo Vaughn was a powerhouse of the 90s, winning the 1995 AL MVP.
Key Features
Includes the highly collectible 'Rated Rookie' branding; significant early career card for the 3-time All-Star and 1995 AL MVP; classic 1990s over-production era design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card stock depth, color saturation, and 'Rated Rookie' TM placement match original production. This card is not currently a target for high-quality counterfeiting due to high population.
Flaws to Note
Obvious corner wear on the bottom left corner; significant edge chipping on the left vertical border; centering is poor with very thin top and right margins; surface likely has minor wax or print defects common to this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins. Selling as a single item is difficult due to shipping costs outweighing the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the card's value. Best sold in a '1991 Donruss Lot' or a 'Boston Red Sox Team Lot.' If listing on eBay, use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap tracked shipping.