1992 Upper Deck Kenny Rogers #589
Kenny Rogers · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Kenny Rogers
Set
1992 Upper Deck Base Set
Year
1992
Card #
589
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Reasons: Significant top-right corner softening/wear is visible even from the photo, along with some light edge whitening on the right side. The centering is slightly heavy to the right.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This is a common card from the 'Junk Wax' era. Demand is limited to Rangers team collectors or enthusiasts of 'The Gambler' looking to complete a base set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value for this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are typically $0.99 with free shipping (meaning the seller nets nearly nothing) or are sold in lots of 10-50 cards for $5-10. PSA 10 copies are rare but occasionally sell for $40-50 to registry collectors.
Description
This 1992 Upper Deck card features Texas Rangers pitcher Kenny Rogers in his signature delivery follow-through. The card uses Upper Deck's iconic early 90s design with a clean white border, the classic green diamond holographic logo in the top left, and stylized 'Rangers' script in the bottom right over a high-quality action photograph.
Key Features
Includes the 1992 Upper Deck '9H' hologram on the reverse (typical for the era), classic photography by Upper Deck, and features a multiple-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The Upper Deck hologram on the top left of the front (and bottom back) features the period-accurate 1992 date. The printing uses a fine-dot matrix characteristic of early 90s Upper Deck lithography. Mass-produced era card, so counterfeiting is extremely rare.
Flaws to Note
Visible blunting on the top-right corner; light chipping on the right edge; slight rightward 'diamond cut' or centering shift; surface may have minor micro-scratching common to this high-gloss paper stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a bulk lot), COMC (for long-term storage/sale), or local card shop 'bargain bins'. It is not recommended to sell as a standalone single due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee (approx. $19+) is significantly higher than the card's value. Best sold as part of a 1992 Upper Deck complete set or a Texas Rangers team lot. Use 'plain white envelope' (PWE) shipping if sold individually to keep costs down.