1992 Upper Deck Chipper Jones / Jim Thome Top Prospects #5
Chipper Jones and Jim Thome · Upper Deck · Prospect / Rookie Card (Double Player)
Player
Chipper Jones and Jim Thome
Set
1992 Upper Deck Base Set
Year
1992
Card #
5
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate. Centering is visibly shifted toward the bottom/left edge. Corners appear relatively sharp but minor white chipping is likely on the dark reverse of 90s Upper Deck stock.
Category
Prospect / Rookie Card (Double Player)
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate. While both are Hall of Famers, this card was mass-produced during the 'Junk Wax' era, meaning supply is very high. Demand spikes during Braves or Guardians team anniversaries or HOF induction seasons.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $250-300
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies sell for $5-10 including shipping on eBay. PSA 9 copies have recently settled in the $50 range, while PSA 10s command a significant premium due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering in this set.
Description
A classic early 90s Upper Deck 'Top Prospects' card featuring two future First-Ballot Hall of Famers. The card features Chipper Jones in his Atlanta Braves home jersey and Jim Thome in his Cleveland Indians home jersey. The photography is crisp with the signature Upper Deck white border and holographic logo.
Key Features
Features two HOF members: Chipper Jones and Jim Thome. Part of the iconic 1992 Upper Deck High Number series. High-quality photography typical of early Upper Deck releases.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct Upper Deck logo holographic foil application, card stock thickness matches 1992 era, and the 'dot-matrix' printing pattern is consistent with original manufacturing. This card is not frequent target for high-end counterfeiting due to high population.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues with a heavy bottom border (miscut toward the top relative to the image). Minor corner softening on the top right. Likely surface scratches visible under light reflecting off the high-gloss finish.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a single raw copy. For a graded version, COMC or MySlabs are also excellent options. Local card shops may buy it as part of a larger 'star' lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a PSA 10 candidate, as the cost of grading will exceed the value of an 8 or 9. List with keywords 'Hall of Fame', 'HOF', and 'Braves Guardians' to capture maximum search traffic. Use a bubble mailer for anything selling over $20.