1990 Upper Deck Deion Sanders Rookie Card #13
Deion Sanders · Upper Deck · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Deion Sanders
Set
1990 Upper Deck
Year
1990
Card #
13
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering is shifted significantly to the right (approx 70/30). Top-left corner shows slight softening. Surface appears clean but edges show minor white chipping.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate. While mass-produced during the 'Junk Wax' era, Deion Sanders remains a massive cultural icon and Hall of Famer, keeping demand steady for his rookie issues. High-grade (PSA 10) copies are highly sought after.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $75-100, PSA 10: $450-600
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1-3 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies have recently sold for $25. PSA 10 copies fluctuate between $450 and $650 depending on the current market 'hype' around Sanders' coaching career.
Description
This iconic 1990 Upper Deck rookie card features a legendary portrait of 'Prime Time' Deion Sanders wearing his signature white headband. The card displays the classic Upper Deck white border design with the 'Star Rookie' logo in the bottom left corner and the 1990 Upper Deck logo in the top right. A must-have for dual-sport collectors and fans of the Hall of Fame cornerback and outfielder.
Key Features
This is a true rookie card of a two-sport Hall of Fame legend. It features the 'Star Rookie' logo and is from Upper Deck's high-quality (for the era) premium card stock.
Authenticity Indicators
The card features the standard Upper Deck white clay-coated stock and the anti-counterfeit hologram on the reverse (though not visible in photo). Precision of the 'Star Rookie' logo and the clear photography are consistent with authentic 1990 printing. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
The centering is noticeably heavy toward the right side. The top-left corner tip is not perfectly sharp. There are minor edge nicks visible on the right-hand border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to high volume. Low-grade copies are best sold in 'player lots' or local flea markets. High-grade candidates should be sent to PSA before selling on eBay or MySlabs.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering issues, this specific card is not a strong candidate for grading. It is best sold 'raw' as a budget-friendly addition to a PC. Use keywords like 'Prime Time', 'Star Rookie', and 'HOF' in the listing. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay Standard Envelope.