2021-22 Upper Deck Alexis Lafrenière Rookie Retrospective #RR-AL
Alexis Lafrenière · Upper Deck · Rookie Year Insert
Player
Alexis Lafrenière
Set
2021-22 Upper Deck Series 1 Rookie Retrospective
Year
2021
Card #
#RR-AL
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) / PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering looks slightly heavy to the bottom. Corners and edges appear sharp, though handled without protection.
Category
Rookie Year Insert
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate. Lafrenière has a strong following as a young prospect/emerging star, but this is a high-volume base insert rather than a rare parallel or Young Guns rookie.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 9: $10-15, PSA 10: $35-50. Note: Grading costs likely exceed the market value of the card.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded copies are rarely seen at auction as the cost to grade (approx. $19+) is significantly higher than the card's raw value.
Description
This 2021-22 Upper Deck Rookie Retrospective insert features New York Rangers star and former #1 overall pick Alexis Lafrenière. The card design highlights his 2020-21 rookie rankings in points and goals. It features a clean horizontal layout with a glossy finish and a silver-bordered 'Rookie Retrospective' banner.
Key Features
Features a former 1st overall NHL draft pick; highlights his debut season stats; belongs to the highly collected Upper Deck Series 1 flagship set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Correct Upper Deck holographic logo on the front; crisp typography; standard card stock thickness for Series 1 inserts. Not a high-risk card for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Slight vertical centering bias towards the bottom edge. Potential surface scratches from being held with bare hands outside of a sleeve. Top right corner shows very minor white touch.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for volume/easy listing), COMC (good for low-value inserts), or as part of a New York Rangers team lot on Facebook Marketplace.
Selling Tips
Use a penny sleeve and top-loader immediately to prevent surface damage. List as 'Buy It Now' for $2.99 with 'Standard Envelope' shipping to maximize the small profit margin. This card is better sold as part of a 'Lafrenière Lot' to save on shipping costs.