1991 Upper Deck Barry Bonds #154
Barry Bonds · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Barry Bonds
Set
1991 Upper Deck
Year
1991
Card #
154
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) Estimated. The back shows significant top-to-bottom centering issues (heavy bias toward the bottom) and visible edge wear along the top and right sides. Corners show slight softening.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate. Barry Bonds remains one of the most collected players in the hobby despite exclusion from the Hall of Fame. However, this is a high-population base card from the 'Junk Wax' era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $180-220 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value at this condition level)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 (shipped) to $2.00. PSA 10 copies consistently hit the $200 mark, but mid-grade copies (like this one) often sell for less than the cost of a cup of coffee.
Description
Featured is a 1991 Upper Deck Barry Bonds #154 card. This card captures the 7-time MVP in his tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates, shown in a dynamic running action shot on the reverse and a standard portrait/action mix characteristic of the early '90s premium Upper Deck design. The card features white borders, high-quality photography, and a classic statistical grid.
Key Features
Hall of Fame caliber player (MLB Home Run King), early career Pittsburgh Pirates jersey, high-quality photography typical of early Upper Deck releases.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The '91 Upper Deck set is not heavily counterfeited for base cards. Authentic indicators include the micro-printing quality of the holograms and the specific card stock texture and gloss unique to Upper Deck in that era.
Flaws to Note
Significant vertical centering shift on the reverse (bottom-heavy), visible chipping and white exposed card stock on the top and right edges, and minor whitening on the corners.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a lot with other Barry Bonds or early 90s stars on eBay, or through a COMC bulk submission. Not recommended for individual sale due to shipping costs vs. card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card; the grading fee will be significantly higher than the market value of the card at a PSA 6 or 7 level. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping if selling individually to keep costs low for the buyer.