1992 Fleer Ultra Bret Saberhagen #127
Bret Saberhagen · Fleer (Ultra Brand) · Base Card
Player
Bret Saberhagen
Set
1992 Fleer Ultra
Year
1992
Card #
127
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). Reasons: Centering appears slightly shifted to the left; lower right corner shows visible white chipping/wear; surface appears to have minor dust or debris which may indicate surface scratches.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Fleer (Ultra Brand)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Mets team collectors or player completists. The 'Junk Wax' era production numbers were extremely high, leading to massive supply.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10; PSA 9: $15-25; PSA 10: $40-60. Note: Grading costs significantly more than the card value.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently between $0.25 and $0.99, often as part of larger 'pick your card' lots. PSA 10 copies have occasionally sold for $40-50, but PSA 8 and 9 copies rarely sell for more than the cost of the plastic slab.
Description
This 1992 Fleer Ultra card features New York Mets pitcher Bret Saberhagen in mid-delivery. The card design is part of Fleer's premium 'Ultra' line, utilizing a high-gloss finish, full-color photography that extends to the edges (full bleed), and a gold-foil stamped '92 Fleer Ultra' logo in the upper left corner. The bottom features a sleek nameplate with team and position details.
Key Features
Features a 2-time Cy Young Award winner; High-gloss premium card stock that was considered high-end for its era; Iconic early-90s Mets pinstripe uniform photo.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The gold foil logo has the correct reflective properties, and the resolution of the halftone printing dots in the photo matches production standards for 1992. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Corners show light wear, particularly the bottom right. The full-bleed green border at the bottom is highly susceptible to chipping. Centering is roughly 60/40 favoring the left side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, or through a local card shop's bargain bin. Due to shipping costs, selling as a single online is often not profitable.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading (approx. $20) far exceeds the market value. If selling on eBay, use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for low-cost shipping. Include keywords like 'New York Mets', 'Cy Young', and '90s Baseball'.