1992 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #5
Ken Griffey Jr. · Upper Deck · Base Card
Player
Ken Griffey Jr.
Set
1992 Upper Deck Low Series
Year
1992
Card #
5
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card appears to have slightly soft corners and the white border shows minor wear. Centering is decent, appearing roughly 55/45 left-to-right.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate. While it is a high-production 'Junk Wax' era card, Griffey remains one of the most collected athletes in the hobby. It moves quickly in bulk or low-cost bins.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $250-300
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently stabilized around $50, while PSA 10s continue to command a premium due to the difficulty of finding centered, sharp copies.
Description
This 1992 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. card features the iconic 'triple-exposure' action shot of 'The Kid' following through on his legendary swing. The card uses a horizontal landscape orientation with a clean white border and the classic 1992 Upper Deck logo in the top left corner. The reverse features Griffey's stats and a hologram for security.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, early career card, iconic action photography design, and high nostalgic value for 90s collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card features the correctly colored 1992 Upper Deck logo and standard card stock thickness. The reverse (not pictured) should contain the signature diamond-shaped Upper Deck hologram.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner softening on all four points, slight edge chipping on the top border. These issues are common for 1992 Upper Deck card stock and typically prevent cards from achieving Gem Mint status.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. High-grade (PSA 10) copies should be sent to specialized sports auctions, but raw copies are best for local card shows or COMC.
Selling Tips
Due to high production numbers, this card is only worth grading if it is absolutely flawless (potential PSA 10). For this specific copy, sell it raw. Use keywords like 'The Kid', 'Mariners', and 'Hof' to increase visibility.