1993 Upper Deck Gary Sheffield Award Winners #473
Gary Sheffield · Upper Deck · Base / Subset (Award Winners)
Player
Gary Sheffield
Set
1993 Upper Deck Series 2
Year
1993
Card #
#473
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering: 40/60, Corners: Light wear on top right, Edges: Minor chipping on right side, Surface: Consistent gloss but visible edge nicks.
Category
Base / Subset (Award Winners)
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low/Moderate - Common card from the 'Junk Wax' era; Sheffield has a strong collector base but supply is extremely high.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $45.00 - $65.00
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show individual raw copies selling for $0.99 plus shipping. Graded PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $50, but standard raw copies are frequently found in bulk '90s superstar lots for pennies per card.
Description
Featured here is a 1993 Upper Deck card commemorating Gary Sheffield's 1992 NL Batting Championship with the San Diego Padres. This 'Award Winners' subset card features a dynamic, full-bleed photograph of Sheffield in his focused batting stance. The top right corner includes the classic hologram 1993 Upper Deck logo. The bottom includes a gold and black banner with his name and achievement, flanked by professional baseball award graphics.
Key Features
Commemorates Sheffield's 1992 NL Batting Title (.330 BA); Early 90s full-bleed photography; iconic Upper Deck brand design; High HOF-potential player.
Authenticity Indicators
Upper Deck anti-counterfeit hologram is visible in the top right; correct card stock and high-gloss finish; specific 'Award Winners' typeface and logo present. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible white chipping along the right edge and top right corner; centering appears slightly shifted to the left; full-bleed brown/dark edges from this era are highly prone to showing minimal wear as white 'snowing'.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Gary Sheffield player lot on eBay; COMC for slow-burn individual sales; or in 25-cent bins at local card shows.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a PSA 10, as the grading fee far exceeds the market value of a raw or mid-grade copy. Use high-resolution scans to show the edge condition clearly. Market it as part of a '1990s Star' lot to maximize shipping efficiency.