1992 Upper Deck Marc Newfield Top Prospect #23
Marc Newfield · Upper Deck · Prospect / Base
Player
Marc Newfield
Set
1992 Upper Deck Series 1
Year
1992
Card #
#23
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right; corners and edges look sharp but typical factory whitening may exist on reverse.
Category
Prospect / Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Newfield is primarily of interest to Mariners team collectors or 90s era completionists. He did not achieve Hall of Fame status, which limits broad market demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $12-18, PSA 10: $35-50 (Note: Grading costs significantly exceed the market value of the card).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales show this card and others from the same subset selling for $0.50 to $1.00 as single raw copies, or often included in '99-cent' starter lots.
Description
This 1992 Upper Deck Marc Newfield card features the Seattle Mariners prospect in a batting stance with a clear blue sky background. Part of the 'Top Prospect 92' subset, it carries the iconic early 90s Upper Deck design with white borders and the gold-flecked name bar across the top. The Mariners team logo is visible on the player's cap and the 'Top Prospect' logo sits in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Early prospect card for the former Seattle Mariners 1st round draft pick; features the classic 1992 Upper Deck design aesthetics produced during the 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. The card features high-quality lithography, correct card stock thickness, and the standard Upper Deck hologram on the reverse. Counterfeiting is virtually non-existent for this specific player/card due to mass production.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering issues (left-to-right), common for this print run. Minimal surface wear expected but no major creases visible. Darker colored borders on the back often show chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins. Selling as a single is usually not cost-effective due to shipping fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading will likely be 50x higher than the value of the card itself. Best sold as part of a Seattle Mariners team set or a 1992 Upper Deck complete set to maximize buyer interest. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs down.