1991 Fleer Ultra Brian McRae Rookie Card #383
Brian McRae · Fleer (Ultra Brand) · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Brian McRae
Set
1991 Fleer Ultra Baseball
Year
1991
Card #
#383
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - The centering appears moderate, but typical for late-era Fleer. Corners show slight softening; edges appear clean, and the glossy surface seems intact with minor factory-line potential.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Fleer (Ultra Brand)
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily collected by Royals team collectors or enthusiasts of early 90s junk-era premium sets. McRae was a solid player but lacks Hall of Fame status to drive major demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading fees exceed market value)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 10 copies are rare but have sold in the $50 range to hardcore set registry collectors, while lower grades rarely trade due to low liquidity.
Description
Featured here is a 1991 Fleer Ultra rookie card of Kansas City Royals outfielder Brian McRae. This card represents Fleer's inaugural 'Ultra' premium line, featuring high-gloss coating, silver foil lettering, and a sleek modern design. The photo depicts McRae in his home Royals uniform looking over his shoulder.
Key Features
Rookie card of a solid 10-year MLB veteran; part of the first-ever Fleer Ultra set which attempted to compete with Upper Deck high-end quality.
Authenticity Indicators
Highly confident in authenticity. This card features the correct silver-foil stamping for the logo and name, high-gloss stock typical of the early 90s Ultra sets, and no signs of common reprint markers. Market value for this card is too low for counterfeiting to be a risk.
Flaws to Note
Centering favors the left slightly. Minor white tipping visible on the bottom corners. The gray bottom border is susceptible to chipping, though this specimen looks relatively clean.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or Sportlots. Individually, this is best suited for a dollar-bin at a local card show or as a 'buy it now' filler on eBay to complete set registries.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading will likely be 10-20x the total value of the card. Use keywords like 'Royals Rookie' and 'Ultra Glossy' in the title. Best sold in a 'Rookie Lot' with other players from the 1991 set.