1994 Upper Deck Collector's Choice Willie Banks #182
Willie Banks · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Willie Banks
Set
1994 Upper Deck Collector's Choice
Year
1994
Card #
#182
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Notable centering shift toward the right border (approx 65/35-70/30) and minor white chipping on the top-left and bottom-left corners. Edges show slight factory burring typical of Collector's Choice white cardstock. Surface appears clean without heavy scratching.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a 'junk wax' era base card. Demand is limited to player collectors or individuals completing a 1994 team or set build.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00-10.00, PSA 9: $15.00-20.00, PSA 10: $40.00-60.00. (Note: Grading cost far exceeds market value).
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for $0.50-$1.00 including shipping on eBay. Bulk lots of this set usually sell for $0.01-$0.02 per card. No recent high-grade PSA sales of this specific base card are on record for 2023-2024.
Description
A clean base card from the inaugural 1994 Collector's Choice set. The card features Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Willie Banks in an action pitching follow-through on the mound. The set is known for its white borders with vertical 'baseball stitch' light-tan pinstripes and a distinctive RHP logo in the bottom right featuring a silhouette of a pitcher. The Collector's Choice and Upper Deck logos are situated in the top left corner.
Key Features
Inaugural year of the Upper Deck Collector's Choice brand; featured player is a former first-round pick (3rd overall); iconic 90s design targeting the entry-level collector.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Card stock is the correct semi-gloss paper used in the 90s. Logo holographic foil on the back (not visible in photo but standard for the set) would be the primary indicator. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to high supply and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Right-heavy centering on the front; minor softening of the bottom-left corner; slight white-on-white chipping along the top edge which is common for this paper stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best for eBay as part of a 'pick-your-card' team set list, COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term storage and slow sale, or in a local card shop's quarter/nickel bin.
Selling Tips
Do NOT grade this card as fees will significantly outweigh the value. The best way to sell is to bundle it with other Minnesota Twins cards from the same era or include it in a 1994 Collector's Choice complete set. If listing individually, use a Plain White Envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs below $1.00.