1992 Upper Deck Terry Steinbach #489
Terry Steinbach · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Terry Steinbach
Set
1992 Upper Deck Base
Year
1992
Card #
#489
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card shows heavy top-to-bottom centering bias (bottom heavy). Corners appear soft, particularly the bottom left. Edges show slight white chipping against the dark background of the photo.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Terry Steinbach is a fan favorite for A's collectors, but this is a high-print-run base card from the 'Junk Wax' era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $12.00 - $18.00; PSA 10: $35.00 - $50.00 (Note: Grading costs exceed market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent individual sales for this specific card are rare as it is usually sold in bulk lots. Similar 1992 UD base stars sell for $0.10 to $0.50. PSA 10 examples of mid-tier stars from this set occasionally reach $30-40, but this specimen would not achieve that grade.
Description
This 1992 Upper Deck card features Oakland Athletics catcher Terry Steinbach in a candid action shot, sliding into a base with his hands raised. The design includes the classic white border, the 1992 Upper Deck logo in the top left corner, and a gold-scripted 'Athletics' team logo in the bottom right corner. The reverse traditionally features a second photo and career statistics.
Key Features
Features a 3-time All-Star and World Series Champion; iconic early 90s Upper Deck photography and card stock.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the standard Upper Deck anti-counterfeit hologram on the reverse. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant vertical miscut/centering issues (thick top border, thin bottom edge within the photo frame). Visible corner wear on the bottom left. Slight surface dulling typical of 90s gloss stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Most effectively sold in a team lot (Oakland Athletics) on eBay, or placed in a 'quarter bin' at a local card show. Not recommended for individual sale due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far outweigh the return. Best sold as part of a 1992 Upper Deck complete set or an Oakland Athletics player lot. Use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for cheap shipping if sold individually.