1992 Upper Deck Paul O'Neill #354
Paul O'Neill · Upper Deck · Base Card
Player
Paul O'Neill
Set
1992 Upper Deck Base Set
Year
1992
Card #
#354
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering appears slightly heavy to the right. Corners on this card stock are notorious for white chipping. Surface shows a large light glare which may hide minor scratches.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low/Niche. While O'Neill is a fan favorite for both Reds and Yankees fans, this is a common base card from a mass-produced year. Demand is primarily from team set collectors or '90s nostalgia enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Recent individual sales for raw copies are often under $1.00, frequently sold for as little as $0.25 in local card shop 'common' bins. PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $40-50 to registry collectors, but anything lower than a 10 struggles to find buyers due to the high supply.
Description
This 1992 Upper Deck Paul O'Neill card features the Cincinnati Reds star in his classic away grey uniform. The design includes the iconic 1992 Upper Deck logo in the top left corner with a baseball hologram and O'Neill's name in the top right. The card showcases a full-action shot of O'Neill completing a swing with the 'CINCINNATI' team logo accenting the bottom right. The white borders are a hallmark of this high-production era set.
Key Features
Features five-time World Series champion Paul O'Neill during his tenure with the Cincinnati Reds. Part of the iconic early '90s Upper Deck era known for high-quality photography and the first use of anti-counterfeit holograms.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Features the standard 1992 Upper Deck diamond hologram on the front which was difficult to forge at the time. Card stock is standard 1992 Upper Deck thickness with no signs of trimming.
Flaws to Note
Mass-produced 'Junk Wax' era card with high population. Visible centering issues (left to right). Potential edge chipping on the reverse which is common for this set's glossy coating. Large surface glare in photo makes surface assessment difficult.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set or '90s lot on eBay. Also suitable for COMC (Check Out My Cards) where buyers look for low-cost singles to complete sets.
Selling Tips
It is not recommended to grade this card as the grading fees ($15-$25+) far exceed the market value of the card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10. List as part of a 'Cincinnati Reds' or 'Paul O'Neill' card lot to maximize shipping efficiency and buyer interest.