1991 Fleer Phil Simms #224
Phil Simms · Fleer · Base
Player
Phil Simms
Set
1991 Fleer Football
Year
1991
Card #
#224
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering is visibly shifted towards the bottom-left. Corners and edges appear relatively sharp for a raw card, but the green borders of the 1991 Fleer set are notorious for showing micro-chipping and white edge wear easily.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low. This is a common card from an era of massive overproduction. Demand is limited to set builders or dedicated Phil Simms/Giants team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $150-200 (Note: Not worth grading unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.50 to $1.00 at card shows. Recent eBay sales show lots of 10-20 different Phil Simms cards from this era selling for $5.00 to $8.00 total. A PSA 10 recently sold for approximately $180, but achieving that grade is extremely difficult due to the green border's sensitivity.
Description
This 1991 Fleer football card features New York Giants legendary quarterback Phil Simms in a classic passing pose. The card is characterized by its bold green border, iconic Fleer '91 logo in the upper left, and a white nameplate at the bottom. A staple of early 90s football collecting, this card captures the Super Bowl XXI MVP in his iconic white Giants road jersey.
Key Features
Features a Two-time Super Bowl Champion and Giants Ring of Honor member; iconic 'Junk Wax' era design with unique green borders.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from the high-production junk wax era and is not a target for counterfeiters due to high supply and low individual value. Card stock and printing patterns are consistent with early 90s Fleer industrial offset printing.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy and left-heavy centering. Potential for minor edge chipping on the high-sensitivity green borders. Visible handling marks on the bottom-right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set), COMC (for slow-burn inventory), or local card shop dollar bins. Best value is achieved by bundling with other Giants cards from the same era.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will exceed the card's value. List it as part of a New York Giants team lot to maximize interest. If selling individually, use a Plain White Envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs below the card's actual value.