1991 Upper Deck Roberto Alomar #455
Roberto Alomar · Upper Deck · Base Card
Player
Roberto Alomar
Set
1991 Upper Deck Baseball
Year
1991
Card #
#455
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Reasons: Centering is heavily shifted to the top and right; bottom right corner shows visible white fraying/softness; minor edge chipping on the left vertical border.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. While Alomar is a HOFer, this card was mass-produced in the 'Junk Wax' era, meaning supply significantly outweighs demand unless the condition is a perfect PSA 10.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $75-125 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds value for this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $1.00 in bulk lots. PSA 10 copies have recently sold for $80-$100, but lower grades (7-8) often fail to sell for more than the shipping cost.
Description
This 1991 Upper Deck base card features Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar in his Toronto Blue Jays road uniform, following his high-profile trade from the Padres. The card utilizes the classic 1991 UD design with white borders, a green-and-white side stripe, and high-quality photography showing Alomar in the follow-through of his swing.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player; first-year Toronto Blue Jays card; clean 1990s aesthetic design; high-definition photography typical of the Upper Deck era.
Authenticity Indicators
Upper Deck anti-counterfeit hologram on reverse (assumed based on standard set); high-quality card stock; correct diamond-pattern print dots. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias; visible wear on the bottom right corner; minor rough-cut edges common for early 90s Upper Deck card stock; surface debris visible (though may be on lens/table).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a 'Hall of Fame' player lot on eBay, or placed in a $1 bargain bin at a local card show. Shipping as a single card via eBay Standard Envelope is the only cost-effective method.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the grading fee is significantly higher than the market value of the card at its current condition. Include 'Hall of Fame' and 'Blue Jays' in keywords if listing online.