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1993 SP Derek Jeter #279
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The 1993 SP Derek Jeter #279 stands as the definitive key rookie card for the five-time World Series champion and 2020 Hall of Fame inductee. Graded BGS 9.5 Gem Mint, this copy displays subgrades of 10 for Centering, 9.5 for Edges, 9.5 for Surface, and 9 for Corners. As part of Upper Deck's inaugural 1993 SP release, the set established a new tier of premium sports card products, though its dark, full-bleed metallic foil finish rendered high-grade examples notoriously difficult to obtain due to chipping along the borders and edges.
With a BGS 9.5 population of 291, this card represents a prime surviving example from an era defined by extreme condition sensitivity. Given its historical significance as Jeter's premier rookie release and its status as one of the modern hobby's most recognizable issues, this copy represents an investment-grade cornerstone piece for any high-end baseball collection.Show more
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