1991 Fleer Ultra Howie Long #164
Howie Long · Fleer · Base
Player
Howie Long
Set
1991 Fleer Ultra
Year
1991
Card #
#164
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) / PSA 9 (Mint) range. Centering appears slightly shifted towards the bottom. The corners show light touches of white, particularly on the bottom right. Surface appears glossed and clean from the image provided.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low. While Howie Long is a legendary HOFer and popular TV personality, this specific card was produced in very high volume. It is primarily sought by Raiders team collectors or HOF set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $120-150. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the value of this card unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1 or less on eBay. PSA 10 copies have recently sold in the $130 range, while PSA 9s struggle to break $30. Recent bulk lots of 1991 Ultra common stars average roughly $0.25 per card.
Description
A classic 1991 Fleer Ultra card featuring Hall of Fame defensive end Howie Long in his iconic Los Angeles Raiders black jersey. The card features a high-gloss finish typical of the early Ultra sets, with a silver-gray border at the top and a gold-toned nameplate at the bottom. Long is depicted in a powerful action sequence against a Kansas City Chiefs player.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, Los Angeles Raiders era, first year of the premium 'Ultra' brand by Fleer, high-gloss finish design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. This card was mass-produced during the 'Junk Wax' era and is rarely, if ever, counterfeited. The gloss, card stock thickness, and Fleer Ultra logo are consistent with factory production.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner wear on the bottom right corner; slight bottom-heavy centering; potential for surface scratches common with high-gloss cards of this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is best through COMC to avoid high shipping costs relative to the card's value. Also suitable for a low-cost 'quarter box' at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it will score a PSA 10, as the grading fee will likely be more than the card is worth. Use keywords like 'Raiders HOF', 'Silver and Black', and 'Vintage Ultra'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a non-machinable envelope (PWE) to keep costs low for the buyer.