2003-04 Fleer Tradition Dwyane Wade Rookie #261
Dwyane Wade · Fleer · Rookie Card
Player
Dwyane Wade
Set
2003-04 Fleer Tradition
Year
2003
Card #
261
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right/bottom on the front border, with visible corner wear and minor chipping along the red borders.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Strong - Dwyane Wade cards remain heavily sought after by modern basketball collectors and Hall of Fame investors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10 - $25
Graded Value
PSA 5: $15-$20, PSA 6: $25-$35, PSA 7: $45-$60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 2003-04 Fleer Tradition Dwyane Wade #261 in similar mid-to-lower condition generally range between $12 and $22 depending on platform fees and exact surface wear.
Description
Offering a classic 2003-04 Fleer Tradition rookie card featuring Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade (#261). The card design heavily channels a vintage aesthetic, reminiscent of early 1970s basketball cards, with a wide red border on the left containing the player's name and team. The action shot captures Wade mid-dunk in his black Miami Heat uniform, complete with an 'Award Winner' graphic in the lower right corner and the Heat logo near the bottom left.
Key Features
Features the iconic rookie card of Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade from a popular retro-styled 2003-04 Fleer Tradition set, capturing his debut season with the Miami Heat.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity based on card stock texture, accurate font typefaces, correct team logo placement, and standard Fleer back printing patterns. This card has moderate counterfeiting risk for high grades, but raw copies from binder collections are generally authentic.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable corner softening, edge wear along the red border, and slight off-centering typical of early 2000s Fleer cardboard stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC
Selling Tips
Due to condition issues placing this in the mid-grade raw tier, it is not economically viable to professional grade this specific copy since grading fees would exceed the added value. Sell raw in a top loader using clear, well-lit photos of the front and back corners.