1992 Upper Deck Dave Parker #472
Dave Parker · Upper Deck · Base Card
Player
Dave Parker
Set
1992 Upper Deck Baseball
Year
1992
Card #
#472
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card shows noticeable top-to-bottom centering issues (heavy on the bottom) and slight whitening on the bottom corners. The surface appears clean but edges show minor wear typical of loose storage.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. Demand is limited to extreme Dave Parker fans or those completing a 1992 UD set. The 'Junk Wax' era surplus keeps supply high and prices low.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-100. Note: Grading costs far exceed the raw value.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are often $0.99 with free shipping (essentially a loss for the seller). PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $60-80, but lower grades rarely trade as the cost of the slab exceeds the value of the card.
Description
This 1992 Upper Deck card features a high-definition portrait of the legendary 'Cobra' Dave Parker during his tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays. The card showcases Upper Deck's signature clean white borders and crisp photography, with Parker in his Blue Jays jacket and cap. The reverse includes full career statistics and a second photo.
Key Features
Features a 7-time All-Star, NL MVP, and 2-time World Series champion. This is a common card from the 'junk wax' era, primarily valued by Dave Parker player collectors or team set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The logo features the era-appropriate holographic foil. Counterfeiting is extremely rare for common base cards from this overproduced era.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering. Softness visible on bottom-right corner. The card is currently sitting in a stack without protection, which leads to surface scuffs and edge chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. For individual sale, COMC (Check Out My Cards) is the only viable option due to low value, but even there, shipping costs often exceed the card's worth.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will be significantly more than the final sale price. If selling, bundle it with other 1980s/90s stars or other Dave Parker cards. Always use a penny sleeve and top-loader even for low-value cards to prevent further damage.