1992 Upper Deck The Collector's Choice Ben McDonald #96
Ben McDonald · Upper Deck · Base (Insert/Subset)
Player
Ben McDonald
Set
1992 Upper Deck Collector's Choice
Year
1992
Card #
#96
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT) based on centering and edge wear
Category
Base (Insert/Subset)
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. This card belongs to the 'Junk Wax' era of mass production. While Ben McDonald was a highly touted prospect, his professional career did not reach Hall of Fame status, limiting demand to Orioles team collectors or subset completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $50-70
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies consistently sell for under $1.00. PSA 10 copies of similar cards from this subset occasionally sell for $40-60 to registry collectors, but there is very little recent sales volume for this specific player in high grades.
Description
This card is part of the 'The Collector's Choice' subset from 1992 Upper Deck, featuring an artistic painting of Baltimore Orioles pitcher Ben McDonald. The 1991 copyright is visible on the reverse card, but it is part of the 1992 set release. The artwork showcases McDonald in his Orioles home white uniform with the iconic #19, posed against an architectural background of Camden Yards.
Key Features
Unique oil-painting style artwork by V. Wells; features Ben McDonald, the former #1 overall draft pick; part of the early 'Collector's Choice' branding that eventually became its own standalone set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This card has the standard 1992 Upper Deck anti-counterfeit hologram on the reverse, crisp 'The Collector's Choice' typography, and correct matte card stock thickness. It is not a commonly faked card due to its high production volume.
Flaws to Note
The centering appears slightly shifted toward the top border. There is visible corner softening on the bottom left and top right. Minor edge chipping is expected from this white card-stock era.
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 most efficient platform due to the low individual value making shipping costs otherwise prohibitive.
Selling Tips
It is not recommended to grade this card, as the grading fees ($19+) significantly exceed the market value of the card. To sell, include keywords like 'Orioles', 'Camden Yards Art', and 'V. Wells Artist'. Use a standard white envelope (PWE) for shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.