1990 Fleer Jose Uribe #74
Jose Uribe · Fleer · Base Card
Player
Jose Uribe
Set
1990 Fleer Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
#74
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering appears slightly off top-to-bottom (approx 65/35). Surface shows some glare, but corners on the top-right and bottom-right look relatively sharp for a card of this era. Edges appear clean.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Niche/Low. While it is a 'famous' card due to the internet urban legend regarding its value, serious collectors usually only seek it to complete sets or as a PSA 10 candidate for a registry.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 to $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $50-100
Comparable Sales
Recent sold listings show raw copies selling for $0.99 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have sold between $40 and $115, but lower grades often sell for less than the cost of the grading fee itself.
Description
A classic piece of 'Junk Wax' era history, this 1990 Fleer Jose Uribe features the San Francisco Giants shortstop in a dynamic throwing motion. The card utilizes the iconic 1990 Fleer design with a white border and colored inner frame. The reverse contains full career statistics up to 1989.
Key Features
While the card is a standard base card of a non-Hall of Famer, it became famous in the late 2010s due to several 'meme' or scam listings on eBay that attempted to sell it for thousands of dollars. It serves as a textbook example of market manipulation in the hobby.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is authentic from the 1990 Fleer set. There is no incentive to counterfeit this specific card as hundreds of thousands were produced and it holds little intrinsic value.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering bias. Surface may have minor factory print lines common to 1990 Fleer production. The card is currently loose and not in a protective sleeve, risking surface scratches.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or local card shop bulk bins. To maximize return, it is best sold as part of a 1990 Fleer complete set or a Giants team lot.
Selling Tips
Do not be misled by high 'Asking Prices' on eBay for this card; always check 'Sold Listings.' It is not worth the cost of grading unless it is a flawless candidate for a PSA 10. List it with clear photos of the corners and centering.