1992 Upper Deck Frank Viola #279
Frank Viola · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Frank Viola
Set
1992 Upper Deck Baseball
Year
1992
Card #
279
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right (approx 65/35). Edges and corners look relatively sharp for a raw card, though slight white chipping is visible on the top right corner. Surface looks clean without major scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Common card from the 'Junk Wax' era. Most interest comes from Mets team collectors or Frank Viola completists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60 (Note: Grading costs exceed card value)
Comparable Sales
Raw singles consistently sell for under $1.00 or are found in bargain bins for $0.10-$0.25. PSA 10 examples are rare due to low grading volume but have reached $50 for registry collectors; however, ungraded copies have virtually no premium.
Description
Examine this 1992 Upper Deck Frank Viola card featuring the Cy Young winner in his New York Mets uniform. The card showcases Upper Deck's iconic high-quality photography with a dynamic pitching follow-through action shot on the mound. The white border design includes the '92 Upper Deck logo with hologram and the New York Mets script logo in the bottom right.
Key Features
Features 3-time All-Star and 1988 Cy Young winner Frank Viola during his tenure with the New York Mets. Iconic early-90s Upper Deck photography and design.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence level: High. Authenticated by the distinct Upper Deck anti-counterfeit diamond hologram on the reverse and specific 1992 gloss finish. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Right-side centering bias. Minor corner softening on the upper right and lower left. Very common for this 'junk wax' era set to have minor edge chipping due to the paper stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk lots on eBay, listed as a 'You Pick' set filler on COMC, or traded at local card shows in 'quarter boxes.'
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will significantly exceed the market value. Best used as a set filler or sold in a New York Mets team lot to maximize appeal. If listing online, use a high-resolution scan to show the clean surface.