1992 Upper Deck Jose Rijo Diamond Skills #629
Jose Rijo · Upper Deck · Base / Insert Subset (Diamond Skills)
Player
Jose Rijo
Set
1992 Upper Deck
Year
1992
Card #
#629
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom. Lower-right corner shows slight whitening/softness.
Category
Base / Insert Subset (Diamond Skills)
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. Rijo is a fan favorite for Reds collectors, but this is a high-volume base-level card from the 'Junk Wax' era with very high supply.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-$12, PSA 9: $15-$25, PSA 10: $45-$60. Note: Grading costs significantly exceed the market value for this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.18 to $0.99 as part of shipping-inclusive listings. PSA 10 examples occasionally reach $40-50 but are extremely rare for this specific player and set combination.
Description
This 1992 Upper Deck card features Cincinnati Reds star pitcher Jose Rijo in mid-delivery. Part of the 'Diamond Skills' subset, the card identifies him as the 'Best Right-Handed Pitcher.' The design features the classic white borders and high-quality photography synonymous with Upper Deck's early 90s releases.
Key Features
Features a World Series MVP and 1990s pitching standout; iconic early-90s Upper Deck design; Diamond Skills subset designation.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card features the correct '92 Upper Deck holographic logo on the reverse, crisp font, and appropriate stock thickness and white point. It is not a commonly counterfeited card due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly off-center (approx 60/40 left-to-right). Minor corner softening on the bottom right. Glossy surface may have micro-scratches common to late-junk-era stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Most effectively sold in large 'team lots' on eBay, through COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in local card shop 'quarter bins.' It is not recommended for individual auction.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be 20-50 times the market value. Best used as a 'throw-in' for Cincinnati Reds team sets or for collectors looking to complete the 1992 Upper Deck master set. Ship in a standard white envelope (PWE) to keep costs low.