1992 Studio Charlie Hayes #169
Charlie Hayes · Leaf / Donruss · Base
Player
Charlie Hayes
Set
1992 Studio
Year
1992
Card #
#169
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly shifted left-to-right (approx 60/40), and bottom right corner shows visible whitening/softness. Edges have slight silvering common with this stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Leaf / Donruss
Demand Level
Low / Niche - Mostly collected by Yankee team collectors or set builders completing the 1992 Studio run. Charlie Hayes is a respected veteran but not a Hall of Famer or high-value star.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $45.00 - $75.00 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales show 1992 Studio base cards selling for $0.50 to $1.00 each in bulk lots. Individual sales often don't occur unless as part of a larger team set which might sell for $5-10 total.
Description
A classic 1992 Studio baseball card featuring New York Yankees third baseman Charlie Hayes. The card features the unique 'Studio' design of the early 90s, showcasing a color portrait of Hayes holding his bat over a ghostly black-and-white action stylized background. The bottom border features the Studio teal and black logo alongside his name and position in elegant typography on a light tan/gold matte finish background.
Key Features
Early 1990s 'junk wax' era design; prominent New York Yankees branding; unique dual-image photography style characteristic of the 1992 Studio set.
Authenticity Indicators
Mass-produced during the high-volume 'Junk Wax' era; high confidence of authenticity. Counterfeits of this specific card do not exist as the market value is low. Correct card stock thickness and 1992-style printing dots/patterns are present.
Flaws to Note
Soft bottom right corner with exposed white cardstock; slight left-to-right centering bias; minor chipping on the bottom edge; surface may have fingerprints due to the sensitive matte finish.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari; individual sale via COMC (Check Out My Cards) or local card shop 'dollar' bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far outweighs the card's market value. Best used as a 'bonus' card in a New York Yankees team lot or sold to set collectors. Use a penny sleeve and top loader to prevent further corner damage.