1992 Upper Deck Steve Buechele #336
Steve Buechele · Upper Deck · Base Card
Player
Steve Buechele
Set
1992 Upper Deck Base
Year
1992
Card #
#336
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate - Centering is slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40), corners appear sharp but edges show minor factory white-chipping. Surface has a noticeable glare/scuff from storage without a sleeve.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low/Niche - This is a 'junk wax' era card with extremely high production numbers. Demand is limited to player collectors or team set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $12.00 - $18.00, PSA 10: $35.00 - $50.00 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently between $0.99 and $1.99 (including shipping). Graded copies of this specific card are nearly non-existent in registry due to the lack of financial incentive to grade them.
Description
Attractive 1992 Upper Deck Steve Buechele base card featuring the classic 'action photo' design that Upper Deck was known for in the early 90s. The card depicts Buechele in his Pittsburgh Pirates road uniform mid-swing. The top left corner features the 1992 Upper Deck diamond logo with baseball hologram accent, and the bottom right features the iconic yellow Pirates stencil-style lettering. The card has a clean white border and high-gloss finish typical of this era.
Key Features
Classic early 90s design, Pirates team interest, features a solid 11-year MLB veteran infielder.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic paper stock thickness, correct 1992 Upper Deck holographic logo, and typical pixelation patterns for period printing. This card is not targeted for counterfeiting due to high print volume.
Flaws to Note
Right edge shows minor white flecking/chipping. Centering is shifted toward the right border. Surface scuffing is visible, likely due to being kept in a stack without protection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or listed in a 25-cent bin at a local card show. COMC is an option for long-term storage and digital sale.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees (minimum $19+) will never be recovered. To sell, bundle it with other 1990s Pirates cards or Steve Buechele cards. List on eBay using 'Standard Envelope' for cheap shipping ($0.64) to appeal to budget collectors.