1993 Upper Deck Gary Sheffield Award Winners #473
Gary Sheffield · Upper Deck · Base Card / Subset
Player
Gary Sheffield
Set
1993 Upper Deck Base Set (Award Winners Subset)
Year
1993
Card #
#473
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Analysis: Centering appears shifted slightly to the left. Visible white chipping and edge wear on the right side and bottom right corner. Minor corner softening on the bottom left and top right.
Category
Base Card / Subset
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. While Sheffield has a dedicated following, this is a high-print-run base subset card that is readily available in bulk.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-80. Note: Costs of grading significantly exceed the value for this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for 25 cents or less in bulk lots. PSA 10 copies have recently sold between $50 and $90, but lower grades (PSA 8 or 9) often struggle to cover the cost of the plastic slab they are housed in.
Description
A classic 1993 Upper Deck baseball card featuring Gary Sheffield during his tenure with the San Diego Padres. Part of the 'Award Winners' subset, this card celebrates his 1992 NL Batting Championship (.330 BA). The card features high-quality photography, a full-bleed image style typical of the era, and the iconic Upper Deck diamond logo.
Key Features
Features borderline Hall of Fame slugger Gary Sheffield; celebrates his only Batting Title year; iconic 1990s Upper Deck photography; San Diego Padres uniform.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card features the standard 1993 Upper Deck card stock and high-gloss finish. It is a common 'junk wax' era card and is virtually never counterfeited as the market value is low.
Flaws to Note
Obvious white chipping along the right-hand edge; softening on the bottom-right corner tip; Centering is roughly 60/40 left-to-right; potential surface scuffing visible in the dark areas of the Padres jersey.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Gary Sheffield player lot or San Diego Padres team lot on eBay or Mercari. Individually, it is best suited for a 'dime box' at a local card show or on COMC where small-value cards can accumulate.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is 20-50 times the card's worth. If selling online, use 'Everyday Free Shipping' or PWE (Plain White Envelope) to keep costs low. Use keywords: '1992 Batting Champ', 'Padres', 'Sheffield HOF candidate'.