1992 Upper Deck Dave Nilsson Star Rookie #37
Dave Nilsson · Upper Deck · Rookie Card (RC), Star Rookie Subset
Player
Dave Nilsson
Set
1992 Upper Deck (Series 1)
Year
1992
Card #
#37
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6-7 (EX-MT). Obvious top-heavy centering issue; left-right centering is also slightly off. Top-left corner shows slight softening. Surface appears clean but lacks the high-gloss mint edges required for higher grades.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Star Rookie Subset
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily driven by Milwaukee Brewers team collectors or completionsits of the 1992 Upper Deck set. There is a niche market for Australian baseball history collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card typically range from $0.50 to $1.25 inclusive of shipping. PSA 10 examples have sold for roughly $50, but this card would not achieve that grade due to centering.
Description
Featured here is the 1992 Upper Deck Dave Nilsson Star Rookie card. The card features a high-quality action shot of Nilsson in his Milwaukee Brewers pinstripes and blue undershirt, catching a ball. The iconic 'Star Rookie' logo is visible in the bottom right corner with the '92' designation. The Upper Deck '92' logo is in the top left, and the player name is printed in simple black serif font at the top right.
Key Features
This is a recognized Rookie Card for Australian baseball legend Dave Nilsson. Part of the 'Star Rookie' subset which was the premier RC brand of the early 90s. Nilsson was an All-Star and is highly regarded in the Australian baseball community.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card features the standard 1992 Upper Deck card stock and the anti-counterfeit hologram on the reverse (implied by set knowledge). This card is extremely common and not a target for counterfeiting. The photo clarity is consistent with original 1992 production.
Flaws to Note
Centering is noticeably shifted toward the top (top-heavy). The bottom white border is significantly thicker than the top. There is evidence of minor corner wear on the top left. The card is from the 'junk wax' era, meaning high population counts exist in better condition than this specific example.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or as part of a Milwaukee Brewers team lot. Local card shop 'dollar bins' or COMC are also viable options for low-value cards like this.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of grading (min. $19+) far exceeds the market value of the card, especially given the centering flaws. Use '1992 Upper Deck Dave Nilsson #37 Brewers Star Rookie' as your title. Ship in a cardboard-protected envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.