1984 Fleer Cal Ripken, Jr. #70
Cal Ripken, Jr. · Fleer · Base
Player
Cal Ripken, Jr.
Set
1984 Fleer Baseball
Year
1984
Card #
70
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (NM). Centering is slightly heavy toward the left border and bottom. Corners show slight softening under magnification. Edges are relatively clean with minor chipping typical of 1984 Fleer stock. Surface has minor gloss wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Moderate. Cal Ripken Jr. maintains a steady, dedicated collector base as one of baseball's all-time greats, though 1984 base cards are printed in high volume.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $15 - $25, PSA 7: $25 - $40, PSA 8: $50 - $80
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1984 Fleer Cal Ripken Jr. #70 in similar condition range between $5 and $12 on eBay. Graded PSA 7 examples generally command around $30 shipped.
Description
Offering a classic 1984 Fleer baseball card featuring Hall of Fame shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles. The card features a vibrant action shot of Ripken in his grey Orioles road uniform with the distinctive red, white, and blue border design characteristic of 1984 Fleer. The Baltimore Orioles circular team logo appears in the top right corner, and the Fleer logo is prominently displayed in the bottom right corner. A must-have for any vintage set collector or Iron Man fan.
Key Features
Hall of Famer, iconic 1980s design, early career card from his prime superstar era with the Baltimore Orioles.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock thickness, correct font typography, authentic gloss finish, and proper team logo coloring. High confidence in authenticity; 1984 Fleer cards of common stars are rarely counterfeited due to low profit margins.
Flaws to Note
Slightly off-center left-to-right and top-to-bottom. Minor corner wear visible on the bottom left and top left corners. Standard print quality issues associated with 1984 Fleer sets.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shows as part of a vintage lot.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, grading fees will likely exceed the added value of a lower-tier slab. It is best sold raw in a protective penny sleeve and top loader. Use clear keywords like Vintage, Hall of Fame, Orioles, and Iron Man in the listing title.