1992 Fleer Ultra Joey Cora #57
Joey Cora · Fleer · Base Card
Player
Joey Cora
Set
1992 Fleer Ultra Baseball
Year
1992
Card #
#57
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card shows noticeable surface light reflection, slight corner whitening on the bottom right, and top-bottom centering is slightly heavy toward the bottom. The high-gloss finish of 92 Ultra is prone to light scratching.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This is a common card from the 'Junk Wax' era. Demand is primarily limited to White Sox team set builders or Joey Cora completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $12.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $40.00 - $60.00. (Note: The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card in almost all scenarios.)
Comparable Sales
Raw singles typically sell for the minimum list price on sites like Sportlots ($0.18 - $0.25). Recent bulk lots of 1992 Fleer Ultra commons sell for roughly $0.01 - $0.05 per card in large volumes.
Description
This 1992 Fleer Ultra Joey Cora #57 features a high-gloss, premium finish that was a hallmark of the Ultra brand's second year. The card showcases Cora in his Chicago White Sox home pinstripes, crouched in a defensive stance at second base. The bottom third of the card features a marble-textured banner with his name and position, complemented by the iconic gold-foil '92 Fleer Ultra logo in the top left corner.
Key Features
Premium high-gloss finish for the era, gold foil logo, and representation of a popular 90s utility infielder who later became a well-known MLB coach.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock thickness is consistent with Fleer Ultra 1992 production. The gold foil '92 Ultra logo has the correct reflective properties, and the fine halftone dot patterns in the photo are consistent with early 90s mass-production printing. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible chipping on the bottom right corner; slight vertical centering shift; surface exhibits typical 'bricking' susceptibility (glossy cards sticking together) which often leaves residue or silvering on the edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-tail inventory, or Sportlots for single card sales to set fillers.
Selling Tips
It is not recommended to grade this card as a PSA 10 is unlikely and the value of a lower grade will not cover the grading fee. List as part of a 1992 Chicago White Sox team lot to maximize appeal. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs lower than the card's value.