1993 Kraft Singles Superstars Pop-Up Nolan Ryan #13
Nolan Ryan · Kraft (produced in conjunction with MLB) · Food Issue / Pop-Up Insert
Player
Nolan Ryan
Set
1993 Kraft Singles Superstars
Year
1993
Card #
13 of 30
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right; there is visible edge wear on the right side and minor fraying of the card stock near the pop-up perforated top.
Category
Food Issue / Pop-Up Insert
Manufacturer
Kraft (produced in conjunction with MLB)
Demand Level
Moderate - Nolan Ryan collectors are dedicated and often seek out these 'oddball' food issues to complete player runs.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $150+
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $3-6 including shipping. Graded PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $50 range, but the cost of grading currently exceeds the raw value for this specific condition.
Description
This 1993 Kraft Singles Superstars card features Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan in his Texas Rangers uniform. The card is a unique 'Pop-Up' style collectible distributed in Kraft Singles cheese packages. It features a blue border, a central action photo of Nolan Ryan in mid-windup, and a pull-tab at the top that allows the player image to stand up. 'Printed in Canada' is noted on the bottom right of the blue frame.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame legend Nolan Ryan; iconic 'food issue' oddball card; unique die-cut pop-up mechanism; limited 30-card set.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock thickness (thin, characteristic of food issues); presence of the 'pull' tab and die-cut outlines around the player; 'Printed in Canada' text alignment matches known authentic examples. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Perforation stress at the top pull-tab; minor chipping on the right edge border; surface white spots visible in the blue ink area; corner softening on the bottom left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of Nolan Ryan player-collectors. COMC is also a good secondary option for long-term listing.
Selling Tips
Do not pop up the die-cut player if you intend to sell, as this creates a crease that significantly lowers the grade/value. List with 'Nolan Ryan Oddball' in the title. Ship in a semi-rigid holder (Cardboard Gold) or a top-loader with extra padding to prevent the pop-up tab from bending.