1997-98 Upper Deck Collector’s Choice Charles Barkley Hot Properties #365
Charles Barkley · Upper Deck · Base / Sub-set (Hot Properties)
Player
Charles Barkley
Set
1997-98 Upper Deck Collector's Choice
Year
1997
Card #
#365
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly top-heavy. Corners show minor touch-down whitening. Surface looks clean through the top-loader but the dark red borders are prone to edge chipping.
Category
Base / Sub-set (Hot Properties)
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate. Barkley has a strong following among 90s basketball collectors and Rockets fans, though base cards from this mass-produced era remain readily available.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $125-175 (Low population due to low grading volume)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card typically range from $0.99 to $2.50. Graded copies are rarely seen on the market because of the high cost-to-value ratio, but high-grade PSA 10 examples can fetch a premium from registry collectors.
Description
This 1997-98 Upper Deck Collector's Choice card features NBA legend Charles Barkley in his Houston Rockets uniform. The design is part of the 'Hot Properties' subset, characterized by a dual-image layout: a full-body action shot and a large, red-tinted close-up portrait. The left side features a cream-colored textured background with 'Hot Properties' repeated in faint text, accented by the classic Rockets logo.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame forward Charles Barkley in the iconic pinstriped Rockets 'cartoon' jersey. Part of a popular late-90s entry-level set known for its high-quality photography and unique subset designs.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. Features standard Upper Deck card stock and high-resolution plate printing. This specific base-level card is rarely counterfeited as the market value is low compared to the cost of replication.
Flaws to Note
The dark maroon/red right border is highly susceptible to edge wear and chipping. Left-to-right centering is slightly off. Potential for surface scuffing on the high-gloss finish typical of Upper Deck products.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' with an option for Best Offer, or as part of a Barkley player lot. Also a good candidate for COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory.
Selling Tips
Grading is generally not recommended for this card unless it is a certain PSA 10, as the grading fee will exceed the card's raw value. Use high-resolution scans to show the sharp edges. Best sold in a bundle with other 90s Barkley or Rockets cards to save on shipping costs.
Notes
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