1989 Upper Deck Barry Sanders Rookie #PL4
Barry Sanders · Upper Deck · Rookie Card
Player
Barry Sanders
Set
1989 Upper Deck Football
Year
1989
Card #
PL4
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Corners appear relatively sharp inside the holder, with standard centering and no major visible surface defects through the screwdown.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Strong
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15 - $30
Graded Value
PSA 8: $40-60, PSA 9: $80-120, PSA 10: $250-400
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range between $15 and $25 depending on exact eye appeal, while PSA 9 copies regularly trade in the $80 to $110 range.
Description
Featured is a classic 1989 Upper Deck Rookie Card of Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders. The card showcases Sanders in his Detroit Lions white jersey with his iconic number 20, featuring the classic Upper Deck hologram in the upper left corner and the Lions team logo in the lower right.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1989 Upper Deck rookie card era, features the classic hologram authentication hallmark of late-80s Upper Deck releases.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Displays the trademark Upper Deck holographic foil logo on the front upper left, crisp card stock, and correct font styling. Not a heavily counterfeited card compared to high-end vintage, but careful inspection of the hologram is recommended.
Flaws to Note
Minor potential corner wear or standard centering shifts typical of the 1989 Upper Deck production run. Exact micro-flaws cannot be fully verified without removing the card from the rigid screwdown holder.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or local card shops for quick liquidity; COMC for consignment.
Selling Tips
Remove from the old screwdown case and place into a modern penny sleeve and semi-rigid holder (Cardboard Gold/PSA submission style) before photographing. List with clear, glare-free photos.