1994-95 Fleer Ultra Janne Laukkanen Rookie #229
Janne Laukkanen · Fleer · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Janne Laukkanen
Set
1994-95 Fleer Ultra Hockey
Year
1994
Card #
229
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly off top-to-bottom. Visible white chipping on the bottom right corner and slight wear on the bottom edge. Surfaces of 90s Ultra cards are prone to scratching and 'bricking' residue.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low. Laukkanen was a solid NHL defenseman but not a superstar or Hall of Famer. Demand is primarily from Quebec Nordiques team collectors or Finnish hockey enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $35 - $50, PSA 10: $100+ (Low pop due to grading costs exceeding value)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $0.99 to $1.99 on eBay. Most recent sales involve bulk lots of 1994 Ultra rookies where the average price per card is less than $0.25.
Description
This 1994-95 Fleer Ultra Janne Laukkanen rookie card features the defenseman in his classic Quebec Nordiques away white jersey. The card boasts the iconic premium Ultra design with gold foil stamping for the player name and the 'Ultra Rookie' logo. The full-bleed photography shows Laukkanen in a defensive stance on the ice.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card; Features the defunct Quebec Nordiques franchise; Gold foil highlights; High-quality card stock typical of the Ultra brand.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic gold foil stamp with sharp definition; correct matte finish on the reverse; card stock stiffness matches early 90s Fleer production. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Bottom right corner shows visible whitening/dinging. Bottom gold foil edge has minor chipping. Common for this set are surface 'dimples' and edge wear due to the sensitive nature of the glossy finish.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a set or Nordiques lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term storage and slow-burn sale, or Sportlots for set builders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value. Best sold as part of a 'Finnish NHLers' or 'Quebec Nordiques' team lot to maximize shipping efficiency. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader to prevent further foil chipping.