1992 Upper Deck Terry Steinbach #489
Terry Steinbach · Upper Deck · Base Card
Player
Terry Steinbach
Set
1992 Upper Deck Base Set
Year
1992
Card #
489
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom. Visible corner wear on the top left. The card is raw and unprotected in the photo, suggesting potential surface micro-abrasions.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. This card was mass-produced in the millions. There is very little demand for this specific card unless it is part of a complete set or for specialized Athletics team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60. Note: Grading costs significantly exceed the market value for this card.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent eBay individual 'buy it now' sales for similar 1992 commons are $0.99 with free shipping, often resulting in a seller loss after fees and postage.
Description
A classic 1992 Upper Deck baseball card featuring Oakland Athletics catcher Terry Steinbach. The card shows Steinbach in a dynamic action shot, sliding into a base with his hands raised. Design features include the 1992 Upper Deck logo with a hologram on the back, white borders, and a scripted 'Athletics' team logo in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features a 3-time All-Star and 1989 World Series champion. Known for the high-quality photography standard of the early 90s Upper Deck era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a common card from the 'Junk Wax' era. Authentic indicators include the specific Upper Deck diamond hologram on the reverse and the high-gloss card stock typical of 1992 UD production.
Flaws to Note
Soft top-left corner; minor edge chipping on the right side; visible centering shift toward the bottom-left; card is currently unspooled/stored without a sleeve or top-loader which risks further surface damage.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot of 1990s cards on eBay, or in a dollar/quarter bin at a local card show. Not recommended for individual online listing due to shipping costs outweighing value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of a $15-$20 grading fee would result in a net loss. If selling, bundle it with other 1980s-90s Oakland Athletics stars (like Rickey Henderson or Jose Canseco) to attract more interest.