1996 Upper Deck Chris Snopek Star Rookie #11
Chris Snopek · Upper Deck · Rookie Card / Star Rookie Suburban Subset
Player
Chris Snopek
Set
1996 Upper Deck Baseball Series 1
Year
1996
Card #
#11
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering looks decent, but the bottom-right corner shows visible whitening/wear, and the dark borders on the back typically show chipping.
Category
Rookie Card / Star Rookie Suburban Subset
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. Snopek is a common player from the 'Junk Wax' crossover era with a limited MLB career, meaning demand is restricted to White Sox team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-25, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs significantly more than the card's current market value.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw copies are typically under $1.00. Most transactions occur as part of bulk lots where the individual price per card is pennies.
Description
Featured is a 1996 Upper Deck Star Rookie card of Chicago White Sox infielder Chris Snopek. The card features a dynamic action shot of Snopek fielding a ground ball, utilizing Upper Deck's signature premium gloss finish and gold-foiled 'Major League Debut' logo in the bottom corner.
Key Features
Includes the 'Star Rookie' branding which was a staple of Upper Deck's mid-90s design. Features the White Sox 95th Anniversary patch on the jersey sleeve.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence of authenticity. The holographic Upper Deck logo on the reverse and specific gloss feel are correct. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear on the bottom right. Minor edge chipping is common for this high-gloss set. Dark colored borders on the reverse are prone to showing shelf wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team lot or 'Star Rookie' lot on eBay. Also suitable for COMC (Check Out My Cards) or as a filler in a local card shop's bargain bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the resale value. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer. Mention 'White Sox' and 'Star Rookie' in the title.