1991 Upper Deck Lee Stevens #238
Lee Stevens · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Lee Stevens
Set
1991 Upper Deck Base Set
Year
1991
Card #
238
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) / BGS 8.5 (NM-MT+). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and top borders. Visible corner softness is present on the bottom right. The surface appears clean but common for the era, minor print snow may be present.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Lee Stevens was a respectable major leaguer but is not a Hall of Famer or a high-profile superstar. Demand is limited to team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading fees significantly exceed the card's market value.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for under $1.00 on eBay, often as 'Pick Your Card' listings. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $40-50, but these are rare sales and the cost to achieve that grade is high risk.
Description
A classic 1991 Upper Deck baseball card featuring California Angels first baseman Lee Stevens in a mid-swing action shot. The card features the iconic white borders of the early 90s Upper Deck era, the '1991' diamond logo in the top left, a green trim line, and the Angels team logo in a circular diamond on the bottom right. The reverse features a high-quality color photo and a signature Upper Deck hologram.
Key Features
Features a solid action photography style typical of high-end early 90s Upper Deck production. Represents a key era of the overproduction 'Junk Wax' period of baseball card history.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The Upper Deck hologram on the reverse is the primary anti-counterfeit measure. The card stock is standard 1991 premium clay-coated paper. There are no known high-quality counterfeits of this specific player; commonality of the card makes forgery unprofitable.
Flaws to Note
Centering is approximately 60/40 toward the left/top. There is visible corner wear on the bottom right tip. Minor edge whitening is common on these cards due to the card stock type.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. For individual sale, COMC (Check Out My Cards) is the most viable option to avoid high shipping costs relative to card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) is many times the value of the card. If selling, list it as part of a California Angels team lot or a complete 1991 Upper Deck set to maximize appeal. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for $1.00 or less to keep the total cost attractive to budget collectors.