1992 Upper Deck Jose Rijo Diamond Skills #32
Jose Rijo · Upper Deck · Base / Insert Subset
Player
Jose Rijo
Set
1992 Upper Deck Diamond Skills Subset
Year
1992
Card #
32
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Reasons: Centering is heavily shifted to the left (approx 70/30 or 75/25). Bottom-left corner shows slight softening. Potential edge chipping on the top border.
Category
Base / Insert Subset
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. This card hail from the mass-produced 'Junk Wax' era. While Rijo was a dominant pitcher for the Reds, he is not a Hall of Famer, which limits the market primarily to Reds team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-50 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current value).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for 1992 Upper Deck base/subset cards typically range from $0.10 to $0.99 for raw copies. PSA 10 examples of stars from this set occasionally reach $30-50, but common players/subsets rarely sell for more than a few dollars unless in perfect condition.
Description
This 1992 Upper Deck card features Cincinnati Reds ace Jose Rijo in a classic pitching motion. As part of the 'Major League Diamond Skills' subset, the card highlights Rijo as the 'Best Right-Handed Pitcher.' The design features a orange-textured top border, the iconic 1992 Upper Deck logo, and a clean white peripheral border. The reverse includes biographical data and Sabermetrics-style analysis typical of early 90s Upper Deck releases.
Key Features
Features 1990 World Series MVP Jose Rijo; part of a popular early 90s subset; clean photography characteristic of the 'Junk Wax' era high-end production.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic indicators include the sharp Upper Deck logo printing, the specific gloss level of the card stock, and the lack of high-value incentive for counterfeiting this specific year/player. Hologram on back (not pictured but standard for set) would confirm.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right off-centering is the primary defect. The white borders on the left are much thinner than the right. Minor corner wear is visible on the bottom left corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team lot on eBay, or placed in a 'quarter box' at a local card show. Selling as a single item online is difficult due to shipping costs outweighing card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees are significantly higher than the card's market value. Best used as a 'throw-in' for trades or sold in a José Rijo/Cincinnati Reds player lot to maximize interest and save on shipping.