2008 Upper Deck SP Authentic Michael Young By the Letter Signatures No. 35/50 'U'
Michael Young · Upper Deck · Autograph, Relic, Numbered, Game-Used Patch
Player
Michael Young
Set
2008 Upper Deck SP Authentic By the Letter Signatures
Year
2008
Card #
BL-MY (Numbered 35/50)
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering is solid; however, some white chipping is visible on the bottom edge and top-right corner, common for thick stock UD cards.
Category
Autograph, Relic, Numbered, Game-Used Patch
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate. Michael Young remains a fan favorite in Texas, and 'By the Letter' is a highly pursued set for player nameplate 'rainbow' collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40.00 - $70.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $75-90, PSA 9: $125-150, BGS 9.5: $200+
Comparable Sales
Recent 2008-2009 SP Letterman autos for veteran stars range from $35 to $85. Specific Michael Young letters sold recently for $45 (raw) and $65 (raw) depending on the color of the letter.
Description
Stunning 2008 SP Authentic Michael Young 'By the Letter' autograph patch card. Features the letter 'U' from a game-used Texas Rangers jersey. The letter is boldly hand-signed in silver ink. Serial numbered 35/50. The card showcases a clean action shot of Young on the left with a prominent window for the multi-colored stitched letter patch.
Key Features
Game-used jersey letter patch, on-card silver ink autograph, low serial numbering (/50), and featuring a 7-time All-Star and Rangers Hall of Famer Michael Young.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Upper Deck holographic SP logo, crisp typography, official SP Authentic branding, and consistent silver ink saturation on the autograph.
Flaws to Note
Minor edge wear/chipping on the bottom white border. Slight softening of the top right corner. Thick card stock makes these highly susceptible to corner dings during handling.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform due to the specific nature of letter-patch collectors. Rangers fan groups on Facebook or COMC are also viable alternatives.
Selling Tips
Grading thick patch cards is risky as they rarely hit Gem Mint (10). Sell raw with high-resolution photos of the edges. Use keywords: 'Texas Rangers', 'Game Used', 'Patch Auto', 'Letterman'.