1998 Upper Deck Ryan Dempster Rookie Card (Aftermarket Auto) #267
Ryan Dempster · Upper Deck · Rookie Card (RC) with Aftermarket Autograph
Player
Ryan Dempster
Set
1998 Upper Deck (Series 1)
Year
1998
Card #
#267
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) / Authentic - Centering is slightly heavy to the right. Edges show minor white chipping. The autograph is bold but not factory certified, which affects grading strategy.
Category
Rookie Card (RC) with Aftermarket Autograph
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate-Low; specific to Marlins/Cubs team collectors or autograph enthusiasts. Dempster is a popular media personality now, which maintains a niche market for his signed items.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 8 (with DNA): $40-60; PSA 9 (with DNA): $75-100; Raw: $5-15
Comparable Sales
Raw unsigned copies sell for $1-3. Authenticated signed base cards of Ryan Dempster typically sell in the $20-$40 range on eBay. Recent sales for similar mid-tier 90s pitchers with uncertified autos range from $5-$12.
Description
1998 Upper Deck Ryan Dempster Rookie Card #267 featuring a large, bold black ink signature. The card shows Dempster in his Florida Marlins pinstripes in mid-delivery. This is a classic late-90s design with the gold Upper Deck logo in the lower right corner and a vertical blue/black nameplate on the left.
Key Features
Rookie card of World Series champion and 2-time All-Star Ryan Dempster. Features a highly legible, bold aftermarket autograph spanning nearly the entire width of the card.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence; the card stock, foil stamping, and gloss are consistent with late 90s Upper Deck production. The autograph matches known Ryan Dempster exemplars from that era.
Flaws to Note
Corners show light wear; vertical centering on the front is slightly off. The autograph is not factory-certified, meaning it requires PSA/DNA or JSA authentication to reach maximum value. There is a light surface scuff visible in the center near the player's back.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this item. A 'Buy It Now' listing with an 'Or Best Offer' option is recommended to capture interest from Cubs or Marlins fans.
Selling Tips
Do not grade the card for its condition alone, as it is a base rookie. If selling, list as 'Certified' only if you send it to PSA/DNA for autograph authentication. Use keywords: Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, RC, Signed, Auto, Star Pitcher.