1992 Leaf Series 2 Cal Ripken Jr. #559
Cal Ripken Jr. · Leaf (Donruss/Leaf) · Base
Player
Cal Ripken Jr.
Set
1992 Leaf Series 2
Year
1992
Card #
559
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate. Centering appears slightly off top-to-bottom on reverse; corners show minor whitening under magnification; surface shows some potential wax residue issues common with this era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Leaf (Donruss/Leaf)
Demand Level
Moderate. Cal Ripken Jr. remains one of the most collected players of the era, but base cards from 1992 have extremely high supply.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $75-125
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies sell for $1 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $18-$25 range. PSA 10s are scarcer due to centering issues and fetch a premium from registry collectors.
Description
The reverse of this 1992 Leaf Cal Ripken Jr. card features a high-action color photograph of the Iron Man fielding a play at second base. Below the image is a comprehensive statistical breakdown of his 1988-1992 seasons with the Orioles, including his 1991 MVP year. The card back includes biographical data, contract status and the official MLB and MLBPA logos.
Key Features
Features a Hall of Fame legend and 2,632 consecutive games played record holder; part of the premium Leaf set noted for higher production quality than standard Donruss.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Features correct fine-line printing on the stats table, official holograms are not required for this year/set, and card stock 'white' tone is consistent with 1992 Leaf production.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering bias on the reverse; minor corner wear visible on the bottom-left corner; typical 'junk wax era' overproduction limits raw value.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or via COMC for individual sales. Too low in value for major auction houses unless part of a massive HOF collection.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10 candidate, as grading fees will exceed the market value of a PSA 8 or 9. List as 'Buy It Now' with a high-resolution scan of both sides.