1992 Upper Deck Jim Abbott Diamond Skills #634
Jim Abbott · Upper Deck · Base / Subset (Diamond Skills)
Player
Jim Abbott
Set
1992 Upper Deck Base Set
Year
1992
Card #
#634
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly heavy on the right border (approx 60/40). Corners look relatively sharp for the age, but top-right shows very minor softening. No surface scratches visible in the photo.
Category
Base / Subset (Diamond Skills)
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. While Jim Abbott is a beloved figure, this is a mass-produced base subset card from the 'Junk Wax' era with very high supply.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Raw copies frequently sell in 'Choose Your Card' listings for $0.99 with free shipping. PSA 10 copies have historically sold in the $50-$75 range, but there is very little recent turnover for mid-grade PSA slabs.
Description
This 1992 Upper Deck card features Angels fan-favorite Jim Abbott as part of the 'Diamond Skills' subset, labeled as 'Best Left-Handed Pitcher.' The card features Upper Deck's iconic high-quality white cardstock with a crisp action shot of Abbott's unique delivery. The top of the card features a purple banner with his name, and the bottom right displays the 'Diamond Skills' logo.
Key Features
Features Jim Abbott, one of the most inspirational players in MLB history. Part of a popular early 90s subset. Iconic 1992 Upper Deck design aesthetics.
Authenticity Indicators
Upper Deck anti-counterfeit hologram on the back; crisp typography and high-quality photo resolution typical of 1990s Upper Deck printing. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias on the front. Likely white chipping on the reverse edges (common for this set). Minor corner softness on the top edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk team lot (California/LA Angels) or a Jim Abbott player lot on eBay. Not worth the fees of individual listing unless selling on Sportlots or COMC.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as the grading fee will exceed the market value. When listing, use keywords like 'LHP', 'Inspirational', and 'Angels'. Ship in a plain white envelope (PWE) with a semi-rigid loader to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.