1993 Select Sammy Sosa #10
Sammy Sosa · Score (Pinnacle Brands) · Base
Player
Sammy Sosa
Set
1993 Score Select
Year
1993
Card #
#10
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Surface shows minor imperfections; centering is slightly heavy to the left; corners appear relatively sharp but edges show standard white chipping indicative of the dark-bordered Select set.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Score (Pinnacle Brands)
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. Sosa remains a major figure in 90s baseball history, but high print runs of base cards from this era limit scarcity. Demand is mostly from Cubs team collectors or 90s era enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies sold for $1.00-$2.00 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently fluctuated between $30 and $45. PSA 10 copies are rare and can fetch significant premiums over $150 due to the difficulty of finding gem-mint copies of dark-bordered gloss cards.
Description
This 1993 Select Sammy Sosa #10 features a high-gloss finish typical of the inaugural Select premium product by Score. The card depicts a young Sosa in his classic Chicago Cubs pinstripe home uniform, mid-stride on the basepaths. The front design includes a distinct green border with the 'Score Select' gold-foil logo and the player's name in yellow/gold lettering at the bottom right.
Key Features
Early career Chicago Cubs card of 600-HR club member Sammy Sosa; part of the inaugural 1993 premium 'Select' set known for its high-gloss, UV-coated finish and susceptibility to surface wear.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct gold-foil stamping for the Select logo; high-gloss 'plasticky' feel typical of early 90s Score premium products; sharp typography on the player name. Authenticity confidence: High. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to low raw value.
Flaws to Note
Visible white chipping on the bottom green edge; centering is shifted toward the left border (approx 65/35). High-gloss surfaces from this era are prone to 'bricking' and surface scratches, which are difficult to see without a loupe.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a single card; COMC (Check Out My Cards) is ideal if selling as part of a larger consignment of 90s cards. Local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a flawless PSA 10 candidate, as grading fees exceed the market value of a PSA 7 or 8. If selling on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer. Use keywords: 'Chicago Cubs', 'Hobby Gold', '90s Baseball'.