1989 Donruss Gary Redus #458
Gary Redus · Donruss · Base Card
Player
Gary Redus
Set
1989 Donruss Base Set
Year
1989
Card #
#458
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). Visible issues include heavy corner softening (bottom right), localized surface creasing/peeling in the lower right border, and significant edge whitening on the black side borders.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low / Junk Wax Era. There is extremely limited market demand for this specific card, as it was mass-produced and Gary Redus is not a Hall of Fame player.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds trade value)
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for $0.10 to $0.50 in bulk lots. Recent eBay sales for common 1989 Donruss cards in this condition often sell for $0.99 with free shipping, resulting in a net loss for the seller after fees.
Description
Featured here is a 1989 Donruss Gary Redus #458 baseball card. The card features a classic late-80s design with a vibrant purple-to-blue gradient border at the top and bottom, contrasted by bold black side pillars. Redus is shown in his Pittsburgh Pirates road uniform and yellow batting gloves in a batting stance. The Donruss '89 logo is positioned in the bottom left corner.
Key Features
Features Gary Redus during his tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates; iconic 1989 Donruss aesthetic; high-volume production era card.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is an original 1989 Donruss card. Key indicators include the correct period card stock (glossless, brownish-gray reverse) and authentic dot-matrix printing patterns typical of late-80s Donruss. This card is not likely to be counterfeited due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Significant 'ding' and soft corner on the bottom right. Notable chipping and whitening along the black side borders. Visible surface wear/peeling on the bottom purple border. Vertical centering is slightly shifted toward the bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a 'dollar bin' at a local card show, as part of a Pittsburgh Pirates team set on eBay, or donated to a younger collector. The shipping costs for a single unit sale would likely exceed the card's market value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is significantly higher than the market value. Best used as a filler for a 1989 Donruss set completion or sold in bulk 'junk wax' lots.