1992 Upper Deck Cal Ripken Jr. Diamond Skills #640
Cal Ripken Jr. · Upper Deck · Base / Major League Diamond Skills Subset
Player
Cal Ripken Jr.
Set
1992 Upper Deck Base Set
Year
1992
Card #
#640
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Estimated based on visible centering slightly favoring the right border and minor white touches on bottom corners.
Category
Base / Major League Diamond Skills Subset
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate - Ripken is a 'top-tier' HOFer with a dedicated collector base, but this specific card was produced in massive quantities during the 'Junk Wax' era, limiting individual value unless in perfect PSA 10 condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 10 copies have recently sold between $60 and $95 depending on the auction platform and timing.
Description
This 1992 Upper Deck baseball card features Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. catching a ground ball. Part of the 'Major League Diamond Skills' subset, it highlights him as the 'Best Defensive Player'. Note the classic 1992 Upper Deck design with the green/white logo in the top left and gold foil print on the bottom border.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. at the peak of his career; iconic early-90s photography and high-quality card stock synonymous with the Upper Deck brand.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card features the standard 1992 Upper Deck anti-counterfeit hologram on the reverse, crisp typography, and specific paper stock thickness characteristic of the era. This card was overproduced and is rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
The centering appears to be approximately 60/40 favoring the right side. Minor edge wear is visible on the top side, and the bottom left corner shows extremely slight softening. Surface appears clean but typical for cards stored without protectors.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (using eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping), COMC (best for low-value cards), or local card show dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Grading this card is only recommended if it is absolutely flawless, as a PSA 10 is required to recoup costs. For a raw sale, group it in a 'Lot' with other Cal Ripken Jr. cards to maximize interest and save on shipping costs.