1992 Upper Deck Lance Blankenship #218
Lance Blankenship · Upper Deck · Base Card
Player
Lance Blankenship
Set
1992 Upper Deck Base Set
Year
1992
Card #
#218
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly shifted towards the bottom/left. Top-left and bottom-left corners show visible whitening and softening. Edges show minor chipping. Surface looks clean but potential for light scratches.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily limited to Oakland Athletics team collectors or completionists of the 1992 Upper Deck set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 to $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00-$10.00, PSA 9: $15.00-$20.00, PSA 10: $35.00-$50.00 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds potential market value for this specific player).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card typically range from $0.50 to $1.50 (mostly covering the cost of a stamp and envelope). Graded PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $20-$40 to set-registry collectors, but these are rare transactions.
Description
Featured here is a 1992 Upper Deck card of Oakland Athletics infielder Lance Blankenship. The card showcases the classic 1992 UD design with white borders and high-quality photography. The image captures Blankenship in a dynamic field play, attempting a tag or pivot at second base against a sliding runner. The Athletics logo is featured in a stylized cursive font on the right side of the card, and the iconic Upper Deck 1992 logo is in the bottom left corner.
Key Features
Features the iconic early 90s Upper Deck photography. Lance Blankenship was a member of the 1989 'Bash Brothers' World Series Championship team. This card is representative of the 'Junk Wax' era of collecting.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. Features correct 1992 Upper Deck card stock thickness and texture. The '92 Upper Deck logo features the correct foil stamp application. This card is almost never counterfeited due to its high production volume and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear on the left side (whitening). The centering is off-ratio, favoring the left and bottom edges. There is minor chipping along the top edge of the card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as a 'common' in a bulk lot on eBay, at a local card shop in a 'quarter bin,' or through COMC. Individual sale is not recommended due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is significantly higher than the card's worth. Best used to complete a set or sold as part of a 1990s Oakland A's team lot. Use 'Lance Blankenship Oakland Athletics 1992 Upper Deck #218' as the title if listing.