1992 Upper Deck Fred McGriff #24
Fred McGriff · Upper Deck · Base Card
Player
Fred McGriff
Set
1992 Upper Deck Base Set
Year
1992
Card #
24
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7-8 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left border. Some light whitening is visible on the corners, and the surface shows a glare that may mask micro-scratches.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate-Low. While Fred McGriff is a popular Hall of Famer, this is a high-pop base card from the 'Junk Wax' era. Demand is highest for set builders or McGriff player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the market value for this specific card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card typically range from $0.50 to $1.50 in bulk lots. PSA 10 examples have recently sold in the $140-$180 range, but PSA 9s often struggle to break $30.
Description
This 1992 Upper Deck Fred McGriff features 'The Crime Dog' in his San Diego Padres pinstripes, mid-action at first base. The card utilizes the classic 1992 Upper Deck design with a clean white border, the iconic hologram on the back, and crisp photography that made Upper Deck the premium choice of the early 90s.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Fred McGriff. Part of the visually iconic 1992 Upper Deck set which is known for high-quality photography and the anti-counterfeit hologram.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card displays the correct 1992 Upper Deck logo font and the characteristic 'diamond' logo. Counterfeits of this specific base card are extremely rare as it was mass-produced.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering issues. Common for this era are 'snow' print defects or light edge chipping on the white glossy borders. The card is currently loose in a stack, which risks surface scratches and corner dings.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. For individual sale, COMC (Check Out My Cards) is the best platform for low-value base cards due to their flat-rate shipping and storage model.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is absolutely flawless, as the grading fee will likely be higher than the card's resale value. List it with the keyword 'Hall of Fame' or 'HOF'. If selling on eBay, use 'Standard Envelope' for cheap tracked shipping to attract buyers.