Danny Tartabull 1990s Donruss Diamond Kings Baseball Card Appraisal
Category: Sports Trading Card
Description
The item is a standard-sized baseball trading card featuring Danny Tartabull as part of the Donruss Diamond Kings series. The card displays a vibrant, stylized portrait of Tartabull wearing a Kansas City Royals cap with the white 'KC' logo prominently visible. The artist's rendering presents him with a smiling expression. Behind the portrait is a backdrop resembling a checkered pattern in various colors, with a smaller full-body image of Tartabull in uniform preparing to hit on the right side. Across the top, a golden banner reads "DONRUSS DIAMOND KINGS" in a stylized font. The player's name, "DANNY TARTABULL," is printed in gold lettering within a golden rectangle at the bottom of the card. The card appears to be in good condition, stored within a protective plastic sleeve, which is evidenced by the slight glare and reflections. There are no visible significant creases, tears, or corner wear from the image, suggesting it has been well-preserved. The quality of the printing appears sharp, and the colors are saturated. The card represents a collectible from the modern era of baseball card production, specifically tied to the Donruss brand and their 'Diamond Kings' subset, known for its artistic representation of players. The card likely originates from the late 1980s or early 1990s, the peak of Tartabull's career and the Donruss Diamond Kings series popularity.
Appraisal Report
Based on my careful visual examination of the provided image of the Danny Tartabull 1990 Donruss Diamond Kings card, I can offer the following appraisal. The card appears to be in excellent condition, showing no obvious major flaws such as creases, tears, or significant corner wear, likely due to being stored in a protective sleeve. The image quality is sharp, and the colors are vibrant, consistent with a well-preserved card from this era. However, authenticity cannot be definitively verified from images alone; an in-person examination would allow for closer scrutiny of printing details, card stock, and potential alterations. Provenance, though not shown, could also add confidence. This card is part of a popular subset from the early 1990s, a period of high baseball card production. While the Diamond Kings subset is aesthetically appealing, cards from this era are generally not considered rare due to high print runs. Danny Tartabull was a productive player but not a Hall of Famer, which limits broad collector demand compared to superstar players. Market conditions for ungraded, common player cards from the junk wax era are generally low. Recent sales data for this specific card in similar condition typically falls within the lower end of collectible values. The main factors impacting value are the card's average condition for its age and the lack of significant player or card rarity.
Appraisal Value
$1-3