2002 Upper Deck Josh Hancock Star Rookie #283
Josh Hancock · Upper Deck · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Josh Hancock
Set
2002 Upper Deck Base Set
Year
2002
Card #
#283
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card shows noticeable whitening on the top-left and top-right corners. The black borders are very prone to showing edge wear. Centering appears slightly shifted to the left.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily from Red Sox team collectors or those completing full 2002 Upper Deck sets.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $50-70. Note: Grading costs almost certainly exceed the market value for this specific player.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 including shipping. High-grade registered PSA copies rarely appear at auction due to low demand.
Description
2002 Upper Deck Josh Hancock Star Rookie card featuring the late pitcher in his Boston Red Sox home uniform. The design features a high-gloss black background with a silver-foil bottom border and the iconic 'Star Rookie' logo in the top left corner.
Key Features
True Rookie Card (RC) designation; features the late Josh Hancock; classic early-2000s Upper Deck photography and design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Upper Deck holographic logo on the reverse (implied by set), correct silver foil stamping on the front nameplate, and standard 2002 card stock thickness. This card is not commonly counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner whitening on the top edge; minor surface scuffing visible in the gloss; common black-border chipping; centering is slightly off-ratio 60/40 left-to-right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with cheap shipping), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading is significantly higher than the card's potential value. Use eBay Standard Envelope for $1.00 shipping to make the price attractive to set builders.