1992 Upper Deck Kenny Lofton Rookie #30
Kenny Lofton · Upper Deck · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Kenny Lofton
Set
1992 Upper Deck Baseball
Year
1992
Card #
30
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly heavy on the right border (approx 65/35). Top-right corner shows minor white softening. Surface shows typical gloss for the era but may have light minor scratches not visible in low light.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate. Lofton remains a fan favorite for Indians/Guardians collectors and 90s era enthusiasts. Demand spikes periodically during Hall of Fame discussion cycles.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12 - $18, PSA 9: $25 - $35, PSA 10: $150 - $200
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $1.00 to $2.00 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently hovered around $30. PSA 10 copies command a significant premium due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering in the 1992 UD set.
Description
This is a 1992 Upper Deck rookie card for Cleveland Indians legend Kenny Lofton. The card features a high-action photography shot typical of early Upper Deck releases, showing Lofton in his visiting grey Cleveland uniform at the plate. The front features the classic 1992 Upper Deck logo with the baseball diamond design, Lofton's name in the top right, and the Indians team logo in the bottom right corner over a white-bordered frame.
Key Features
True Rookie Card status for one of the greatest leadoff hitters and center fielders of the 1990s. Lofton is a 6-time All-Star and 4-time Gold Glove winner, frequently discussed as a future Hall of Fame candidate via the Veterans Committee.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card features the authentic 1992 Upper Deck anti-counterfeit hologram on the reverse (not visible but standard for the set). Printing displays the correct halftone dot pattern. This card is not commonly faked due to high print volume.
Flaws to Note
Centering is shifted to the right. The upper right corner has visible white 'touching' or softening. Minor edge chipping possible on the dark photo areas near the bottom. Junk Wax era production means high population for lower grades.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or as part of a lot. Low value makes it ideal for COMC (Check Out My Cards) where shipping is consolidated. Not recommended for major auction houses unless graded PSA 10.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is flawlessly centered and under a microscope looks mint; the value is primarily in PSA 10 slabs. For raw sales, use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer. Use keywords like 'Cleveland Indians', 'Rookie Card', and 'Flash' in the listing.