1988 Score Bruce Ruffin #248
Bruce Ruffin · Score · Base
Player
Bruce Ruffin
Set
1988 Score
Year
1988
Card #
248
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly shifted left-to-right (approx 65/35). Top-right corner shows minor softening. Surface appears clean of major scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Score
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a common card from the overproduced 'Junk Wax Era.' Demand is primarily limited to Phillies team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $12.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $45.00 - $65.00
Comparable Sales
Individual sales are rare; most sell in lots or as part of a complete set ($5.00 - $15.00 for all 660 cards). Recently, PSA 10 examples of stars from this set sell for $50+, but commons rarely appear in high-grade registries.
Description
This 1988 Score Bruce Ruffin card features the Phillies pitcher in his classic powder blue road uniform mid-delivery. The card features a vibrant purple border design with a baseball-shaped nameplate at the bottom and the iconic diagonal orange Score logo in the top right corner. The reverse includes full career statistics and a color headshot.
Key Features
Classic 'Junk Wax Era' inaugural Score set design. Features the popular Philadelphia Phillies powder blue throwback uniform. Score's first major baseball card release.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct card stock thickness for 1988 Score. No signs of color bleed or modern printing patterns. This card is not currently targeted by counterfeiters due to mass production.
Flaws to Note
Common centering issues typical of early Score production; the left white border is noticeably thinner than the right. Minor edge chipping possible on the dark purple ink. Softening on the top-right corner point.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best for eBay (as part of a team set or bulk lot), COMC for slow-burn sales, or Sportlots for set-fillers. Local card shop bulk bins or donation are common fates for this card.
Selling Tips
Not recommended for grading as the costs ($20+) far exceed the market value. Selling as part of a '1980s Phillies Lot' is the most effective way to move this card. For shipping, use a standard envelope (PWE) to keep costs below the card's actual value.