1972 Kellogg's 3-D Manny Sanguillen #19
Manuel De Jesus Sanguillen · Kellogg's (produced by Xograph) · Food Issue / 3-D Insert
Player
Manuel De Jesus Sanguillen
Set
1972 Kellogg's 3-D Super Stars
Year
1972
Card #
#19 of 54
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) equivalent. The card shows significant surface cracking (crazing) typical of 1970s Kellogg's plastic lenticular stock. Centering appears slightly off-top and left. Corners show moderate wear.
Category
Food Issue / 3-D Insert
Manufacturer
Kellogg's (produced by Xograph)
Demand Level
Moderate. Sanguillen is a popular Pirates legend, and Kellogg's sets have a dedicated niche following, but demand is limited for cracked/lower-grade examples.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $6.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 6: $35-45. High grades are difficult due to the fragility of the plastic coating.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw, mid-grade 1972 Kellogg's Sanguillen cards range from $3 to $8. High-grade (PSA 9) examples can exceed $100, but cards with visible cracking like this one rarely sell above $5.
Description
This 1972 Kellogg's 3-D card features Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star catcher Manny Sanguillen. The reverse side (shown) details his 1971 championship season and career statistics. The card features the iconic Kellogg's 3-D visual design on the front, produced by Xograph. The back includes a biographical blurb and a 'Baseball Fact' about Ron Hunt.
Key Features
Features a 3-time All-Star and 2-time World Series Champion; iconic 1970s food issue set; 3-D lenticular design; includes stats from the 1971 World Series winning season.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1972 Xograph and MLBPA copyright markings at bottom; proper lenticular thickness; standard 'hollow' feel of 70s Kellogg's stock. Authenticity confidence: High. These are rarely counterfeited due to the specialized 3D printing process.
Flaws to Note
Obvious vertical and horizontal surface cracking (crazing) across the plastic laminate on both sides; corner softening; yellowing of the card stock on the reverse; minor edge chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card. It reaches the widest audience of Pirates team collectors and Kellogg's set builders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value of a cracked specimen. List as '1972 Kellogg's Manny Sanguillen #19 Pirates.' Use clear photos to document the surface cracks so the buyer knows exactly what they are receiving. Ship in a plain white envelope (PWE) with basic protection to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.