1992 Upper Deck Thomas Howard #459
Thomas Howard · Upper Deck · Base Card
Player
Thomas Howard
Set
1992 Upper Deck Base Set
Year
1992
Card #
#459
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly shifted to the right, and the top right corner shows visible softening/whitening in the photo. Surface likely has typical light scratches for the era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Niche/Minimal - Only sought by Padres team collectors or those completing the full 1992 Upper Deck set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: The cost of grading far exceeds the market value of this card in any grade below a 10).
Comparable Sales
Recent individual sales for this specific card are rare because it is typically sold in bulk. Comparable 'Junk Wax' base cards sell for approximately $1.00 - $1.50 including shipping on eBay, resulting in a net profit of nearly zero for the seller.
Description
Standard 1992 Upper Deck baseball card featuring San Diego Padres outfielder Thomas Howard. The design includes a full-color action photo of Howard mid-swing in his Padres 'road grey' uniform, the iconic Upper Deck '92 logo in the top left corner, and the Padres logo in the lower right.
Key Features
Includes the 1992 Upper Deck design which was one of the first to feature high-resolution photography and white cardstock. This is a common base card of a utility player from the 'Junk Wax Era.'
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. This card belongs to the mass-produced Junk Wax Era and is never counterfeited due to its extremely low market value and high availability.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear on the top left and top right corners. Centering is heavy on the right side. The card appears to be lying loose in a stack, which often leads to surface micro-abrasions and edge chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team lot or set on eBay, or placed in a 'dime box' at a local card show. Not worth individual listing fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee would be roughly 100x the card's value. Best used as 'filler' for a trade or sold in a San Diego Padres team bag with other players from the 90s.