1989 Donruss Gary Sheffield Rated Rookie #37
Gary Sheffield · Donruss · Rookie Card
Player
Gary Sheffield
Set
1989 Donruss
Year
1989
Card #
37
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint)
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5 - $10, PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $20 - $30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of the 1989 Donruss Gary Sheffield Rated Rookie consistently sell on eBay and at card shows in the $1.00 to $3.00 range. PSA 9 and PSA 10 graded copies command higher premiums around $15 to $40, but supply heavily outpaces demand.
Description
This is a classic 1989 Donruss baseball card featuring Gary Sheffield of the Milwaukee Brewers during his rookie era. The card prominently displays the iconic turquoise and white 'Rated Rookie' logo in the upper right corner. The front features a full-color action shot of Sheffield completing his batting swing in a Milwaukee Brewers pinstripe uniform. The card has a distinctive purple and white border design characteristic of the 1989 Donruss set.
Key Features
Features the highly recognizable Rated Rookie subset logo from Donruss, which is an iconic staple of late 1980s baseball card collecting. Gary Sheffield is a legendary slugger with over 500 career home runs, making this a desirable rookie-era card for set builders and player collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The card features the correct glossy finish, font styles, and back text typical of 1989 Donruss. Given the massive print runs of the junk wax era and the relatively low market value of this specific card, counterfeits are practically nonexistent.
Flaws to Note
The bottom purple border shows some visible wear and potential chipping near the center. Centering appears slightly heavy toward the top and left edges, which is very common for 1989 Donruss products due to quality control issues during the junk wax era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value of this card in raw condition, it is not financially viable to grade it through professional services like PSA or BGS, as the grading fees would far exceed the card's value. It is best sold as part of a larger 1989 Donruss set, a rookie card lot, or listed raw individually on eBay using standard envelope shipping.