1991 Donruss John Elway #46
John Elway · Donruss · Base
Player
John Elway
Set
1991 Donruss
Year
1991
Card #
#46
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card shows significantly heavy top-to-bottom centering issues (bottom heavy). Corners appear relatively sharp, but the surface shows some minor light scratching/dimpling visible in the glare of the photo.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. While Elway is an icon, this specific set was heavily overproduced and is not a key rookie year or rare parallel.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $35-45, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading fees significantly exceed the value of this specific card in this condition.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card typically fall between $0.99 and $1.50 with shipping. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $175, but this card would not achieve that grade.
Description
This 1991 Donruss card features Denver Broncos legendary Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway in his iconic orange home jersey preparing to pass. The card utilizes the classic 1991 Donruss multi-layered geometric design with a white border and the blue Broncos 'D' logo on the bottom left.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic early 90s design, high-action photography of a 2-time Super Bowl champion.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era where production numbers were in the millions; it is rarely if ever counterfeited because the supply is so high and the market value is low.
Flaws to Note
Obvious centering defect; the bottom border is much thicker than the top. There appears to be a surface indentation or 'dimple' on the lower half of the card visible under direct light. Slight bit of edge wear on the bottom right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of an Elway player lot or a 1991 Denver Broncos team set on eBay. It is not cost-effective to sell as a single item due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The centering prevents it from achieving a high enough grade to turn a profit. List it in a 'bulk' lot of Hall of Fame players or Denver Broncos cards to maximize the shipping value for a potential buyer.