1992-93 Upper Deck Shaquille O'Neal Trade Card #1b
Shaquille O'Neal · Upper Deck · Rookie Year Insert / Exchange Card
Player
Shaquille O'Neal
Set
1992-93 Upper Deck Series 2 - Trade Cards
Year
1993
Card #
1b
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Note: Visually significant edge wear on top and bottom, corner softening (top-left), and centering favor toward the left and bottom on the reverse.
Category
Rookie Year Insert / Exchange Card
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate. Shaq's early 90s cardboard remains a staple for HOF collectors, though the '1b' is common compared to more rare parallels or lower-pop inserts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $20-30, PSA 8: $45-60, PSA 9: $125-150
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $6 to $15 depending on condition. Graded PSA 8 copies have recently sold for $50. PSA 9s fetch a premium but rarely occur for cards with this level of visible edge wear.
Description
This is the reverse side of the 1993 Upper Deck Trade card #1b featuring Shaquille O'Neal. The back contains a detailed biography of his early success with the Orlando Magic and collegiate stats from LSU. It features the iconic Upper Deck diamond hologram in the top right corner and the '1b' designation which distinguishes it from the 'Trade' redemption card.
Key Features
Shaquille O'Neal rookie year card; part of the high-demand 1992-93 Trade set; Hall of Fame player; iconic early 90s Upper Deck design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct Upper Deck hologram with multi-layered light refraction; appropriate typography for 1993; correct logos for NBA Draft, Orlando Magic, and NBA. No signs of reprint common for this era.
Flaws to Note
Visible whitening and chipping along the top and bottom edges; soft corners specifically at the top left; surface appears somewhat dull; centering on the back is off-center (approx 65/35 left-to-right).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for raw/mid-grade), COMC (for hands-off sales), or Facebook Basketball Card groups for quick sales without fees.
Selling Tips
Due to the visible edge wear and centering, grading is likely not cost-effective. Sell as a 'Raw' card. Ensure high-resolution photos of all four corners to avoid returns. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via USPS Ground Advantage or eBay Standard Envelope.