Donnie Avery
Wide Receiver · St. Louis Rams
Donruss Classics Team Colors #Not visible
Year & Era
2009 - Modern Era
Card Type
Insert Card
Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint
Rarity
Common insert from a retail/hobby product, minimal scarcity
Overall Assessment
A neat insert card for a Donnie Avery or St. Louis Rams fan, though carrying minimal monetary value
Condition Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: Fairly well-centered, slightly heavy left-to-right
Surface Condition
Near Mint, protected inside a penny sleeve
Corner Condition
Sharp corners appearing clean under standard visual inspection
Edge Condition
Clean edges with no major chipping visible in sleeve
Print Quality
Standard Donruss production quality with good color saturation
Estimated Value
$1 - $5 USD raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Consistent with typical base and insert prints from the 2009 Donruss Classics release
Authentication Tips
Verify standard card stock and printing dot patterns under magnification
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to low raw value
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed
Provenance Notes
Originally pulled from 2009 Donruss Classics football packs or boxes
Historical Context
Donnie Avery was a wide receiver drafted in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams
Market Trends
Stable to low value typical of a non-star player insert from the modern era
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; primarily suited for team or player collectors
Similar Cards
Other 2009 Donruss Classics insert sets such as Membership or School Colors
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
Interesting Facts
Avery led the Rams in receiving yards as a rookie in 2008 before being featured in insert sets like this in 2009