1992 Upper Deck Cal Ripken Jr. & Billy Ripken Bloodlines #715
Cal Ripken Jr. and Billy Ripken · Upper Deck · Base / Bloodlines Subset
Player
Cal Ripken Jr. and Billy Ripken
Set
1992 Upper Deck Base
Year
1992
Card #
#715
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). Visuals show decent centering but slight top-heavy bias. Corners appear relatively sharp, but surface assessment is limited by photo quality.
Category
Base / Bloodlines Subset
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Cal Ripken collectors may seek this for completion, but the card was mass-produced in extremely high quantities.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15; PSA 9: $25-35; PSA 10: $120-150. Note: Grading costs likely exceed the value for most specimens.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies consistently fall in the $1.00 range plus shipping. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $100+, but PSA 9s often sell for less than the cost of the grading fee.
Description
This 1992 Upper Deck card features Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. and his brother Billy Ripken from the 'Bloodlines' subset. The card depicts a classic double-play action shot with Cal leaping over a sliding runner. It features the iconic early 90s Upper Deck white border design with the holographic logo on the back.
Key Features
Includes Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr.; popular 'Bloodlines' subset which celebrated baseball families; high-quality 1990s photography typical of Upper Deck.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to its high production volume during the 'Junk Wax' era. Authentic indicators include the characteristic Upper Deck card stock and high-resolution printing.
Flaws to Note
Common issues for this era include white corner chipping and minor surface scuffing. Centering on this specific specimen looks slightly off-center (top to bottom).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, or individually on COMC (Check Out My Cards). Due to low value, individual shipping costs on eBay usually make single sales impractical unless part of a 'pick your card' listing.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as the grading fee will far outweigh the market value. Use high-resolution scans if selling online to show the lack of edge wear.