1990 Donruss Gary Gaetti #380
Gary Gaetti · Donruss · Base Card
Player
Gary Gaetti
Set
1990 Donruss Base
Year
1990
Card #
380
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Visible top edge wear, centering issues, and corner softening
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - Junk Wax Era high supply
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $15.00 - $20.00; PSA 10: $40.00+
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show individual copies selling for $0.99 with free shipping (effectively the cost of a stamp). High-grade PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $40, but this specimen does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
A classic early 90s base card featuring Minnesota Twins third baseman Gary Gaetti. The card features the signature 1990 Donruss 'splatter' red border design. Gaetti is pictured in his Twins home pinstripes with a fielding pose.
Key Features
Features a Gold Glove winning All-Star and World Series champion; iconic 1990 'Junk Wax' era design; affordable team set filler for Twins collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence genuine. Authentic card stock thickness for 1990; correct typeface for 'Donruss 90' logo; no ink bleed in the red borders. This card is not targeted for counterfeiting due to high mintage.
Flaws to Note
Significant white chipping along the top red border edge; soft bottom-left corner; centering is slightly heavy toward the left side; minor surface scuffs typical of uncoated 1990 Donruss stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set or bulk lot on eBay; Mercari for low-cost shipping; or trade at local card shows.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as grading fees significantly exceed the card's market value. Best used as a 'filler' for set builders or sold in a Minnesota Twins vintage lot. Ship in a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep costs low for the buyer.