1992 Fleer Ultra Brian Downing #463
Brian Downing · Fleer · Base
Player
Brian Downing
Set
1992 Fleer Ultra Baseball
Year
1992
Card #
463
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering looks decent, but minor corner wear and surface scratches are typical for this high-gloss stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a common card from the junk wax era. Interest is largely limited to Brian Downing player collectors or Texas Rangers team set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $40.00 - $60.00 (Note: Grading costs exceed card value)
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent eBay sales for single raw copies range from $0.99 to $1.50 with free shipping (largely covering the stamp cost).
Description
This 1992 Fleer Ultra Brian Downing card features a high-action photography shot of the Texas Rangers legend in his batting stance. The card boasts a premium UV coating (glossy finish) which was a hallmark of the early 1990s Fleer Ultra brand. The '92 Fleer Ultra' gold-foil logo is present in the top-left corner, with Downing's name and position displayed in a clean, red and blue banner at the bottom.
Key Features
This card features the 'Incredible' Brian Downing toward the end of his long career. It is part of the 'Junk Wax Era' of collecting, notable for its high-gloss finish and clear action photography.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. High confidence. The gold foil logo has the correct texture and the dot-matrix printing pattern in the background is consistent with early 90s Fleer production. This card is not targeted for counterfeiting due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
The high-gloss surface is prone to faint 'spider-web' scratches and fingerprints. The dark edges of this set often show white chipping and corner softening. Small white ticks are visible on the bottom corners.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for individual sales, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading significantly outweighs the market value. It is best sold as part of a Texas Rangers team set or a Brian Downing career lot to maximize interest and minimize shipping overhead.