1992 Fleer Ultra Dave Martinez #187
Dave Martinez · Fleer (Ultra Brand) · Base Card
Player
Dave Martinez
Set
1992 Fleer Ultra
Year
1992
Card #
187
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card displays visible edge wear and whitening on the upper left corner. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the top.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Fleer (Ultra Brand)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Cincinnati Reds team collectors, player completionists, or those building the 1992 Ultra master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-100 (Note: Cost of grading significantly exceeds current market value).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies frequently sell for under $1.00 or are found in bargain bins. PSA 10 examples of base cards from this set occasionally sell for $50-$100 to registry collectors, but low-grade copies have no significant resale premium.
Description
The 1992 Fleer Ultra Dave Martinez features a premium high-gloss finish typical of the early 90s 'super-premium' era. Martinez is pictured in his Cincinnati Reds away uniform, shown in a defensive crouch in the outfield. The card features gold foil '92 Ultra' stamping in the top right and a marble-textured nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Premium gloss finish, 1990s nostalgia, and collectible for fans of Dave Martinez (notable for his long playing career and success as a World Series-winning manager).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card stock thickness, characteristic gold foil stamping, and dot-pattern print quality are consistent with 1992 Fleer production. This card is not white-listed for counterfeiting due to its high print volume.
Flaws to Note
Obvious corner wear and white chipping on the edges. The high-gloss surface of 1992 Ultra is notoriously prone to 'bricking' (sticking together) and surface scratches. Dark borders on the nameplate area make edge chipping very apparent.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or cheap PWE listing), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in a local card shop 'quarter bin'.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be 20x the card's worth. Best sold as part of a 'Cincinnati Reds 1990s lot' to maximize shipping efficiency. If listing for a few cents, use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap tracking.