1990 Donruss Shawon Dunston #227
Shawon Dunston · Donruss · Base Card
Player
Shawon Dunston
Set
1990 Donruss Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#227
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Corners show significant whitening and softening, specifically the top right and bottom right. Centering is heavily weighted toward the bottom and left (approx 70/30). Surface appears to have light wear.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a 'common' card from the overproduced Junk Wax era. Demand is limited to team set collectors or Dunston completists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-25, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs significantly exceed the value of this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent individual sales for raw 'common' cards from this set typically range from $0.25 to $1.00 including shipping. PSA 10 examples of this card have sold for roughly $50, but this card does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
A classic specimen from the 'Junk Wax' era, this 1990 Donruss Shawon Dunston card features the iconic bright red borders with black paint-splatter side accents. The image captures the Chicago Cubs All-Star shortstop in his home pinstripes in a batting stance. The top left corner features the 'Donruss 90' logo with the script player name in white.
Key Features
Features a popular 2-time All-Star for the Chicago Cubs; iconic neon-red 1990 Donruss aesthetic; high nostalgia value for collectors of 90s era baseball.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card shows correct dot-matrix printing patterns and period-accurate card stock. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to mass overproduction during the 1990 season.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner wear and softening on all four points; centering is poor with very thin left and bottom borders; visible white chipping along the red top edge; overall card stock shows age-related degradation.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Chicago Cubs team lot or a large bulk lot on eBay. Not worth the individual shipping costs or listing fees as a single item.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is 50-100x the card's secondary market value. If selling, bundle it with other 1990 Cubs players like Ryne Sandberg or Mark Grace to attract Cubs fans. Use an eBay Standard Envelope to keep shipping costs under $1.00.