2004 Fleer Authentix Darin Erstad Ticket Stub #48
Darin Erstad · Fleer · Base Card / Theme Insert
Player
Darin Erstad
Set
2004 Fleer Authentix Baseball
Year
2004
Card #
48
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering is strong, but the white border/edges show minor fuzziness and light wear typical of late-90s/early-2000s card stock. Surface appears clean with no significant scratches visible.
Category
Base Card / Theme Insert
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Niche/Moderate. Demand is high for Angels team collectors or Erstad player collectors, but low for the general hobby as it is a base card of a non-Hall of Famer.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10.00-15.00, PSA 9: $20.00-30.00, PSA 10: $50.00+
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of base cards from this set typically sell for $1.00 to $2.50 plus shipping. Stars like Jeter or Pujols from this set fetch $5-15 raw.
Description
2004 Fleer Authentix Darin Erstad base card featuring the iconic ticket stub aesthetic. The card mimics a seat ticket (Sec 252, Row 8, Seat 17) for the Anaheim Angels vs. Seattle Mariners game on April 13, 2004. Erstad is shown in his white home Angels uniform mid-stride. Features a textured red background with the Angels logo and gold foil Fleer Authentix logo.
Key Features
Unique stadium ticket design style; features Darin Erstad, a 2-time All-Star and World Series Champion; iconic early 2000s Fleer Branding; specific game date notation (Game 1, April 13, 2004).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock density for the 2004 Fleer period; foil stamping on the branding logo is crisp; micro-printing on the barcode section is clear and not blurry. This is not a commonly faked card.
Flaws to Note
Minor edge wear along the top and bottom white borders; sharp but slightly touched corners on the bottom right; horizontal print line characteristic of the Authentix set texture.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card, ideally as part of a lot or at a low BIN (Buy It Now) price. Comc.com is also a good option for low-value base cards to save on shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees ($19+) far exceed the market value. List it as '2004 Darin Erstad Fleer Authentix Ticket' and use high-quality photos to show the edges. Ship via USPS Ground Advantage or eBay Standard Envelope for reduced costs.