1993 Upper Deck Community Heroes Checklist #495 Nolan Ryan
Nolan Ryan · Upper Deck · Base Checklist
Player
Nolan Ryan
Set
1993 Upper Deck Series 2
Year
1993
Card #
495
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) - Note visible chipping on the right edge, soft top-right corner, and silvering along the top border. Centering appears slightly shifted left-to-right.
Category
Base Checklist
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. While Nolan Ryan is a highly collected legend, this is a common base checklist from a high-production era. It appeals mostly to player completionists or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $100+. *Grading this specific card in this condition is not financially recommended.*
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card typically range from $0.50 to $1.50 including shipping. Bulk lots of 1993 Upper Deck cards often sell for pennies per card.
Description
This 1993 Upper Deck card features Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan in a candid 'Community Heroes' moment, signing autographs for a crowd of young fans. The card serves as a checklist for the set. It features the classic 1993 Upper Deck design with a gold-foil vertical 'Community Heroes' banner on the left and the 1993 Upper Deck logo in the top right corner. The photography captures the legendary pitcher connecting with the community during his time with the Texas Rangers.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan; Iconic early-90s Upper Deck photography; Part of the popular 'Community Heroes' subset; High-quality card stock typical of 1993 Upper Deck.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity is High. The gold foil stamping on the 'Community Heroes' text and the Upper Deck hologram on the reverse (not pictured, but standard) are difficult to replicate. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant white chipping/wear along the right-hand edge; softening of the upper-right and lower-right corners; minor surface silvering on the top edge; overall 'junk wax' era overproduction affects long-term value.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Nolan Ryan player lot on eBay or Mercari. Can also be found in 'quarter bins' at local card shows or shops.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will far exceed the card's market value. If selling, bundle it with other 1990s Nolan Ryan cards to make shipping costs worthwhile for a buyer. Use keywords like 'Nolan Ryan Checklist' and 'Texas Rangers' in the title.