1992 Upper Deck Willie Banks Star Rookie #11
Willie Banks · Upper Deck · Rookie Card (Star Rookie subset)
Player
Willie Banks
Set
1992 Upper Deck Series 1
Year
1992
Card #
#11
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right; corners look relatively sharp but typical white cardstock shows minor edge wear.
Category
Rookie Card (Star Rookie subset)
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. Banks had limited career longevity and the card was produced during the 'Junk Wax' era of extreme overproduction.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $12-20, PSA 10: $35-50 (Note: Grading cost exceeds potential value for this specific player).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales show this card frequently selling for less than $1 as a single or as part of 'common' boxes for $0.10 at local card shows. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $40 at auction for registry set collectors.
Description
A classic 1992 Upper Deck Willie Banks Star Rookie card featuring the right-handed pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. The card showcases the high-quality photography and white-border design Upper Deck was known for during the Junk Wax Era. It features the 'Star Rookie' logo in the bottom left corner and the 1992 Upper Deck logo badge at the top right.
Key Features
Includes the 'Star Rookie' designation which was a premier subset in the early 90s; features Banks as a high-potential prospect for the Twins shortly after their 1991 World Series win.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card features the authentic 1992 Upper Deck hologram on the reverse (if visible), crisp typography, and standard cardstock thickness of the era. It is not a target for counterfeiting due to high initial production volume.
Flaws to Note
A slight right-to-left centering bias on the front; potential minor chipping on the fragile white paper edges common to this set; surface may have original factory wax or print lines.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Minnesota Twins team lot or a Star Rookie lot on eBay. Not cost-effective for individual sale on high-end auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will significantly exceed the market value. Listing it as 'unopened pack fresh' or in a bulk lot of 90s rookies is the best way to move this item. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping.