1992 Fleer Ultra Henry Mercedes Rookie #383
Henry Mercedes · Fleer (Ultra division) · Base / Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Henry Mercedes
Set
1992 Fleer Ultra
Year
1992
Card #
#383
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Visible corner wear, bottom edge chipping, and surface scratches; centering appears slightly right-heavy.
Category
Base / Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Fleer (Ultra division)
Demand Level
Low / Niche. Mercedes had a brief career and is not a Hall of Fame prospect. Demand is limited to A's team collectors or 1992 Fleer Ultra master set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10; PSA 9: $15-25; PSA 10: $40-60 (Value primarily driven by registry set collectors/completionists)
Comparable Sales
Recent transactions for similar low-tier 1992 Ultra rookies show sales between $0.25 and $0.99 for raw copies. Bulk lots of 1992 Ultra often sell for $5-15 for 50-100 cards.
Description
This 1992 Fleer Ultra rookie card features Oakland Athletics catcher Henry Mercedes in a full-body action shot on the field. The design utilizes a premium 'Ultra-style' high-gloss finish typical of the early 90s, featuring a gold foil rookie stamp in the upper right. The player's name and team are displayed in an elegant lower banner with gold trim.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card designation for a 1990s catcher; features the iconic gold foil Fleer Ultra '92 Rookie badge which was a hallmark of premium cards from that era.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidance High. The printing of the gold foil badge matches the period-accurate debossing; paper stock thickness and card finish are consistent with 1992 Ultra production. This card is not a target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening on the bottom edges and corners; surface likely contains fine scratches common with high-gloss 90s stocks; soft corners on the bottom right and left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost 'buy it now' or part of a team lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will significantly exceed the card's market value. Best sold as part of an Oakland Athletics team set or a 1992 rookie lot to maximize shipping efficiency.