2007-08 Upper Deck First Edition Kevin Durant Rookie Auto #190
Kevin Durant · Upper Deck · Rookie, Autograph (Aftermarket), Short Print (SP) Variant
Player
Kevin Durant
Set
2007-08 Upper Deck First Edition
Year
2007
Card #
#190
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly heavy to the right (60/40); edges show minor white chipping consistent with green border sets; surface shows significant vertical streaks/roller marks common to this release.
Category
Rookie, Autograph (Aftermarket), Short Print (SP) Variant
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Strong. Durant remains a Top-15 all-time player and his Seattle Sonics-era rookie cards are core staples for basketball investors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$400 - $600 (Highly dependent on autograph authentication)
Graded Value
PSA 7 (Authentic Auto): $700 - $900, PSA 8 (Authentic Auto): $1,200 - $1,500, PSA 9 (Authentic Auto): $2,500+
Comparable Sales
Raw unsigned First Edition #190 cards sell for $40-$70. PSA 10 unsigned copies sell for $500+. Authenticated signed 'In Person' rookie cards of Durant generally fluctuate between $600 and $1,200 depending on the card brand and ink quality.
Description
Featured is a stunning 2007-08 Upper Deck First Edition Kevin Durant Rookie card. This card depicts Durant in his University of Texas jersey and carries a bold black ink signature across the center. The card features a vibrant green 'First Edition' themed background with the Seattle SuperSonics logo in the bottom right corner, commemorating his draft year.
Key Features
True Rookie Card year; features Durant in his collegiate Texas Longhorns uniform; extremely popular 'First Edition' variant; large, clear on-card style signature (likely an IP/Aftermarket signature).
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: Medium-High. The card stock and printing pattern match known 2007 UD First Edition issues. The signature matches Durant's early-career flow, though it lacks the official 'Upper Deck Authenticated' (UDA) foil stamp or back-of-card COA notation typical for pack-pulled autos.
Flaws to Note
Condition issues include visible print lines/streaking in the green ink background; minor chipping along the bottom edge; slight corner wear on the bottom left. Note: This is an aftermarket signature, not a factory-issued autograph card, which affects the valuation process.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (with Authenticity Guarantee), Goldin Auctions, or Heritage Auctions. Due to the signature being aftermarket, a reputable auction house with an authentication partnership is best.
Selling Tips
This card MUST be sent to PSA, DNA, or Beckett for 'Dual Authentication' (Grading the card and authenticating the signature). A raw aftermarket autograph attracts high skepticism; a 'slabbed' authenticated signature will triple the card's liquidity and value.