1990 Donruss Jim Deshaies Diamond Kings #12
Jim Deshaies · Donruss · Insert / Subset
Player
Jim Deshaies
Set
1990 Donruss Diamond Kings
Year
1990
Card #
12
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right (45/55). Corners show minor whitening particularly on the bottom right. Surface appears clean of major wax stains common for this era.
Category
Insert / Subset
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low / Niche. The 1990 Donruss set was produced in massive quantities during the 'Junk Wax' era. Demand is limited to Astros team collectors or enthusiasts completing the Dick Perez Diamond Kings run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading fees significantly exceed market value.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw copies typically occur in bulk lots where the price per card is under $0.15. PSA 10 examples occasionally sell for $40-50 to set registry collectors, but lower grades rarely trade as individual graded units.
Description
A vibrant 1990 Donruss Diamond Kings card featuring Houston Astros pitcher Jim Deshaies. The card showcases the signature Dick Perez canvas-style artwork with a colorful, multi-stroke background. The red borders are accented with black 'splatter' patterns unique to the 1990 design. Deshaies is depicted in a large portrait alongside a smaller action sequence of him pitching.
Key Features
Includes original artwork by renowned sports artist Dick Perez; part of the iconic Diamond Kings subset which was a staple of Donruss sets for decades; features the classic Houston Astros 'H' star logo.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic paper stock texture for 1990 Donruss. The red ink splatter and gold banner gradients are correct. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to mass production and low individual value.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias. Minor edge chipping visible on the red borders (very common for this high-ink set). Light touch of wear on the bottom right corner tip.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or listed in a COMC account. Individual sales are rarely profitable due to shipping costs outweighing the card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is for a personal registry collection; the cost to grade is 100x the raw value. When listing, use keywords like 'Dick Perez' and 'Astros'. Best shipped via eBay Standard Envelope (PWE) to keep costs low for the buyer.