1983 Donruss Steve Sax Diamond Kings #24
Steve Sax · Donruss · Insert/Subset
Player
Steve Sax
Set
1983 Donruss (Diamond Kings Subset)
Year
1983
Card #
24
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (Near Mint)
Category
Insert/Subset
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate to Low
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $65-85, PSA 10: $350+
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 or less plus shipping. Recent PSA 8 sales hover around $25-30, whereas PSA 9s can reach $75. PSA 10s are rare due to the fragility of the black borders and often command a significant premium.
Description
Attractive 1983 Donruss Diamond Kings card featuring Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Steve Sax. This card features the iconic Dick Perez artwork that characterized the Diamond Kings subset during the 1980s. The card showcases a large portrait of Sax with a secondary action shot. The black borders are relatively clean, and the bold colors of the Perez-Steele Galllery artwork remain vibrant.
Key Features
Features artwork by Dick Perez; Part of the highly collectible Diamond Kings subset; Early career card for the 1982 NL Rookie of the Year.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Card displays correct period-accurate card stock and matte finish. The dot matrix patterns in the printing are consistent with 1983 Donruss production. This card is rarely counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Centering is shifted to the left (approx. 65/35). Visible white chipping along the sensitive black top and right edges. Minor softening on the bottom right and top right corners. Potential surface wear consistent with age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a set or lot), COMC, or Sportlots. Graded copies should be sold through eBay or specialty vintage Facebook groups.
Selling Tips
Due to the high cost of grading ($19+), this specific card is not worth grading unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10 candidate, which this example is not due to centering and edge wear. Best sold raw in a 'Pick Your Card' style listing or as part of a Dodgers team set.