1992 Upper Deck Mike Timlin #553
Mike Timlin · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Mike Timlin
Set
1992 Upper Deck Base
Year
1992
Card #
#553
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate - Centering appears fair but edges on the top card (Dave Parker) show visible whitening/chipping, suggesting these have been stored loosely. Timlin card shows minor corner softness bottom left.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily of interest to Toronto Blue Jays team collectors or set completists. These were produced in massive quantities during the 'Junk Wax' era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Value is largely derived from registry collectors as grading costs far exceed market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of individual 1992 Upper Deck base cards average $0.99-$1.99 including shipping on eBay. Bulk lots of 100+ cards from this set typically sell for $5-10.
Description
1992 Upper Deck Mike Timlin card featuring a dynamic action shot of the right-handed pitcher in his Toronto Blue Jays home uniform. The classic 1992 design includes the Upper Deck diamond logo in the top left and a 'Blue Jays' team nameplate in the bottom right. The card back typically features a secondary photo and full career statistics.
Key Features
Features 4-time World Series Champion Mike Timlin in his early career with the Toronto Blue Jays; iconic 1990s Upper Deck photography; high-quality card stock for the era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic 1992 Upper Deck card stock; presence of the anti-counterfeit hologram on the reverse; standard 1992 printing dot patterns. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible edge wear and corner clipping on the edges; minor surface stacking wear; white borders show 'junk wax' era mass-production centering fluctuations.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
This card is not a candidate for professional grading as the cost of grading ($19+) significantly exceeds the market value. It is best sold as part of a 1992 Upper Deck complete set or a Toronto Blue Jays team lot to maximize interest.