Craig Lefferts Appraisal

1987 Donruss Craig Lefferts Baseball Card #427

This is a standard 2.5 by 3.5 inch baseball card from the 1987 Donruss set, featuring pitcher Craig Lefferts of the San Diego Padres. The card's aesthetic is defined by the iconic black borders characteristic of the 1987 Donruss release, accented by gold and gray horizontal striped bands on the sides. The center image shows a smiling Lefferts wearing a brown Padres cap and a white pinstriped jersey. The Donruss logo and '87' year indicator are present in the upper left corner, while the player's name and position are located in a purple banner at the bottom. Regarding condition, the card shows significant signs of wear typically found in 'raw' ungraded vintage cards. Notable issues include 'chipping' along the sensitive black edges, blunted or frayed corners, and white edge wear visible on the left and bottom right sides. The centering appears slightly shifted toward the top and left. This card represents a mass-produced era of sports collectables often referred to as the 'Junk Wax' era, meaning while it holds nostalgic value, its market scarcity is low.