1992 Upper Deck Cecil Fielder Art / The Collector's Choice #430
Cecil Fielder · Upper Deck · Base / Sub-set / Art Card
Player
Cecil Fielder
Set
1992 Upper Deck Base Set (low series)
Year
1992
Card #
430
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate - Centering is slightly left-heavy (approx 55/45). Corners appear sharp, but masking by the textile background makes fine surface assessment difficult.
Category
Base / Sub-set / Art Card
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. This card was produced in massive quantities during the 'Junk Wax' era. Demand is primarily limited to Cecil Fielder player collectors or Detroit Tigers team set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $75-125 (Very low population/demand for grading this specific card)
Comparable Sales
Raw singles typically sell for $0.99 plus shipping. Bulk lots of 1992 Upper Deck often sell for $5-10 for several hundred cards. PSA 10 examples are rare due to lack of submission, but can reach $100 for registry collectors.
Description
A classic piece of 1990s baseball memorabilia featuring Cecil Fielder of the Detroit Tigers. The card features a unique artistic rendering rather than a photograph, part of 'The Collector's Choice' subset. Fielder is depicted in his home white Tigers uniform mid-swing with a grimace of power. The Upper Deck logo in the bottom left includes the 1992 year stamp.
Key Features
Features Detroit Tigers slugger Cecil Fielder. Part of the iconic 'Collector's Choice' painted subset by artist Vernon Wells. Notable for the high-quality art direction typical of early Upper Deck releases.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The authentic 1992 Upper Deck diamond hologram should be present on the reverse. The matte finish of the border vs. the glossy finish of the image is a characteristic sign of late junk-era Upper Deck production.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias. Minor edge wear on the white borders is common for this high-gloss stock. Potential for surface micro-scratching due to the glossy finish.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a 'flat rate' shipping envelope on eBay, or as part of a Detroit Tigers team lot. Not recommended for major auction houses due to high supply and low individual value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as the grading fee far exceeds the market value. When listing, use keywords like 'Detroit Tigers', 'Slugger', and 'Visions of Greatness Artist' to attract niche collectors.