1992 Upper Deck Mike Humphreys #17
Mike Humphreys · Upper Deck · Base Card / Former Prospect
Player
Mike Humphreys
Set
1992 Upper Deck Series 1
Year
1992
Card #
#17
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card displays decent centering but visible white chipping on the corners and upper-left edge against the blue design. Surface appears clean but lacks the razor sharpness required for high-grade modern standards.
Category
Base Card / Former Prospect
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. Mike Humphreys had a brief career (1991-1993) and is generally considered a 'common' card from the 'Junk Wax' era of overproduction.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10.00 - $15.00, PSA 9: $20.00 - $30.00, PSA 10: $60.00 - $100.00 (Note: Grading costs exceed market value for this card).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show entire team sets from 1992 Upper Deck selling for $2-5. Individual raw copies of this card typically sell for under $1.00 or are found in 5-cent bins at card shows.
Description
A classic early 90s Upper Deck design featuring outfielder Mike Humphreys in his New York Yankees batting practice jersey. The card features high-quality photography synonymous with the era, a white border, and the iconic script 'Yankees' logo in the bottom right corner. The Upper Deck '92 logo is visible in the top left corner.
Key Features
Features a member of the New York Yankees during the early 90s era. Part of the widely collected 1992 Upper Deck set which is known for its crisp white card stock and premium photography.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The '92 Upper Deck hologram on the reverse (not visible but standard for the set) and the specific semi-gloss card stock are indicative of a genuine card. This is not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening on the top-left corner and edge. Minor corner wear on the bottom right. Centering is slightly heavy toward the left side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Yankees team set or a bulk completion lot on eBay. Not cost-effective for individual sale on high-end auction sites.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of the slab will be 20-50 times the value of the card itself. If selling, bundle it with other 1992 Yankees cards to appeal to team collectors.