1994 Score Charles Haley 2nd Effort #458
Charles Haley · Score (Pinnacle Brands, Inc.) · Base Card / subset designation: 2nd Effort
Player
Charles Haley
Set
1994 Score Base Set
Year
1994
Card #
458
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7-8 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly heavy towards the left (top-heavy if horizontal). Corners show minor whitening. Surface looks clean but background blur is a design choice, not a defect.
Category
Base Card / subset designation: 2nd Effort
Manufacturer
Score (Pinnacle Brands, Inc.)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primary demand comes from Dallas Cowboys team set collectors or Charles Haley player collectors. Common card from high production years.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales of raw copies range from $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. Graded copies (PSA 10) are extremely rare on the market due to low demand for grading this specific issue, typically selling for $30-50 when found.
Description
This 1994 Score card features Hall of Fame defensive end Charles Haley in his Dallas Cowboys jersey. Part of the '2nd Effort' subset, it displays a high-action photography style with a white and black border and a distinctive red and black text banner at the bottom. The Score logo appears in the top right corner with the 'A Pinnacle Brand' sub-branding.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame linebacker/defensive end Charles Haley; Action-oriented '2nd Effort' subset design; Iconic 90s Score branding; Displays the classic 90s Cowboys dynasty uniform.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence (99%). This is a mass-produced base card from the junk wax era and is not a target for counterfeiting. Visible dot matrix patterns in the printing and correct card stock thickness are evident.
Flaws to Note
Minor edge wear visible on the left side; slight corner softness on the bottom left tip; centering is biased toward the left border by approx 65/35.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Dallas Cowboys team lot on eBay, listed in a 'COMC' inventory, or sold for quarters in a local card shop (LCS) value bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the return on investment (ROI) will be negative. If selling, bundle it with other 1990s Cowboys stars like Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin to attract team collectors. Ships safely in a plain white envelope (PWE) with a penny sleeve and card saver.