1992 Upper Deck Kenny Lofton Star Rookie #24
Kenny Lofton · Upper Deck · Rookie Card (RC), Star Rookie Subset
Player
Kenny Lofton
Set
1992 Upper Deck Series 1
Year
1992
Card #
24
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right/bottom edge. Corners and surface look clean under the top loader, but standard white cardboard stock from this era often shows minor edge chipping.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Star Rookie Subset
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate - Lofton has a dedicated following and significant Hall of Fame 'veteran committee' support, which keeps his rookie cards moving steadily among 90s collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-18, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for under $5. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $25-$32 range, while PSA 10 copies fluctuate significantly based on timing, recently hitting the $160-180 mark.
Description
This 1992 Upper Deck Star Rookie card features dynamic speedster Kenny Lofton in his Houston Astros uniform. The card showcases the classic 1992 Upper Deck design with white borders and the 'Star Rookie' logo in the upper left corner. The image captures Lofton mid-slide, emphasizing his elite athleticism. The reverse side includes player stats and a hologram for authenticity.
Key Features
True rookie card of a potential future Hall of Famer and 6-time All-Star; iconic Upper Deck design from the early 90s; high-action photography characteristic of the set.
Authenticity Indicators
Upper Deck hologram on the card back is the primary security feature. The card stock should be high-quality white cardboard with crisp photo resolution. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly off to the right. There is a potential hair or fiber inside the top loader which may have scratched the surface if moved. Minor white chipping is visible on the dark blue 'Astros' banner edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a single or in a lot), COMC for high-volume sales, or local card shows in Houston or Cleveland markets.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value of raw copies, this card is generally not worth grading unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10 candidate. For selling raw on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer. Mention 'Astros Rookie' in the title.