1992 Upper Deck Casey Candaele #511
Casey Candaele · Upper Deck · Base Card
Player
Casey Candaele
Set
1992 Upper Deck Baseball
Year
1992
Card #
#511
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7-8 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly heavy towards the top and right. Surface exhibits a noticeable light glare/reflection, and edges show minor white chipping consistent with cards of this era stored in loose stacks.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Houston Astros team collectors, Candaele completionists, or 'Junk Wax' era enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-50 (Note: Grading costs significantly exceed the value of this card).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Individual sales on eBay often hover around $0.99 to $1.99 including shipping just to cover the cost of the stamp and envelope.
Description
A classic 1992 Upper Deck base card featuring Houston Astros infielder Casey Candaele in his follow-through swing. The card features the iconic white borders of the early 90s Upper Deck design, featuring a crisp action photograph, the team logo at the bottom right, and the 1992 Upper Deck logo in the top left corner.
Key Features
Features the popular 1990s 'rainbow' Houston Astros uniform. Casey Candaele is known for his versatility and being the son of Helen Callaghan, a star in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The card features the standard 1992 Upper Deck anti-counterfeit hologram on the reverse, crisp typography, and correct card stock thickness. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Minor edge wear and corner softening from being stored in a loose stack without protection. The centering is off-balance (right-heavy). The surface may have micro-scratches typical of high-gloss 90s UV coatings.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team lot on eBay, listed in a 'COMC' inventory, or traded in person at local card shows in the Houston area.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will be 100x the card's actual market value. The best way to realize value is to bundle it with other 1990s Astros cards to save on shipping. If listing individually, use a 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping method to keep costs down.