1992 Upper Deck Howard Johnson Diamond Skills 'Best Athlete' #633
Howard Johnson · Upper Deck · Base / Subset (Diamond Skills)
Player
Howard Johnson
Set
1992 Upper Deck Baseball
Year
1992
Card #
#633
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the right border. Top-left corner shows minor white ticking. Surface appears clean with solid gloss, though 90s Upper Deck is prone to minor surface pitting.
Category
Base / Subset (Diamond Skills)
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily desired by team set collectors, Howard Johnson player collectors, or those completing the 1992 Upper Deck set. Not a high-demand rookie or Hall of Fame card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-50. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the sales value of this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw copies are consistently between $0.25 and $0.99. Slabbed PSA 10 copies for this specific card are rare because the cost-to-value ratio is prohibitive, but similar subset cards from this set in Gem Mint condition occasionally sell for $30-45.
Description
A classic 1992 Upper Deck card featuring New York Mets third baseman Howard Johnson. Part of the 'Diamond Skills' subset, this card highlights 'HoJo' as the 'Best Athlete.' The image captures Johnson in his prime Mets pinstripes, mid-stride on the basepaths. The design features the iconic 1992 Upper Deck white borders with the gold-flecked player name bar and the Diamond Skills logo in the bottom right.
Key Features
Includes the 1992 Upper Deck holofoil logo in the top left corner. Howard Johnson was a member of the 30-30 club and a 2x World Series Champion, making him a popular figure for 80s/90s Mets team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic indicators include the sharp Upper Deck '92' foil hologram on the reverse (likely present), high-resolution printing, and correct card stock thickness. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to its high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering imbalance. Minor corner wear visible on the white border, particularly the upper left. Possible minor edge chipping common with this stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or Sportlots. Individually, it is best suited for $1 bins at local card shows or 'Mets' team bags.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading will likely be 10x the card's final market value. If selling on eBay, include it in a 'Mets Team Lot' or a 'Howard Johnson Player Lot' to save on shipping costs and attract a buyer.