1991 Upper Deck Joe Carter #332
Joe Carter · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Joe Carter
Set
1991 Upper Deck Base
Year
1991
Card #
#332
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card displays visible top-to-bottom centering issues (heavy on the bottom). The right side edge appears to have slight roughness commonly found in 90s Upper Deck card stock. Top left corner shows minor softening.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a 'Junk Wax' era card with extremely high production numbers. Demand is limited to player collectors or Blue Jays team set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-100 (Note: Grading costs exceed current market value for low-to-mid grades).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 in person or $1.00-$2.00 on eBay to cover shipping. PSA 10 examples have historically sold for $60-$90, but PSA 8s and 9s often struggle to sell for more than $15.
Description
This 1991 Upper Deck Joe Carter card features the Blue Jays legend in his classic Toronto away uniform. The card shows Carter in a post-swing follow-through, showcasing the high-quality photography Upper Deck was known for during the Junk Wax era. The front features the iconic diamond-shaped Upper Deck logo and the Toronto Blue Jays team insignia.
Key Features
Features a multi-time All-Star and World Series hero Joe Carter in his first year with the Blue Jays. Iconic early 90s design with the anti-counterfeit hologram on the reverse.
Authenticity Indicators
Upper Deck anti-counterfeit hologram on the back; crisp typography and high-resolution photography. High confidence in authenticity; card is not a common target for counterfeiting due to high print volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering. Rough fuzzy edges on the right border. Minor whitening on the top-left corner tip.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for 'Quarter Bins' at local card shows, COMC, or as part of a larger Toronto Blue Jays team lot on eBay.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as grading fees will far outweigh the market value. It is best sold as part of a bulk lot of 1990s stars or Blue Jays team sets to save on shipping costs.