1992 Fleer Ultra Sammy Sosa #73
Sammy Sosa · Fleer · Base Card
Player
Sammy Sosa
Set
1992 Fleer Ultra Baseball
Year
1992
Card #
#73
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Visible corner rounding, top-edge chipping, and surface scratches/indentations suggest a mid-grade assessment despite decent centering.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low. This card was mass-produced during the peak of the junk wax era. While Sosa remains a popular retired star, the market is saturated with this specific card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $60-80 (Note: Grading is not financially viable for this card in this condition)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies typically range from $0.50 to $1.50 including shipping. PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $50+, but those must be flawless. Most collectors pick these up in quarter boxes at card shows.
Description
A 1992 Fleer Ultra Sammy Sosa base card featuring high-gloss finish typical of the early premium Fleer product. The card shows Sosa in his Chicago Cubs home pinstripe uniform following a swing. It features gold foil stamping for the '92 Fleer Ultra' logo and silver/blue branding at the bottom. The background is a soft-focus stadium crowd.
Key Features
Early Chicago Cubs card for the 600-home run club member; iconic premium design from the early 90s 'junk wax' transition era; features the high-gloss UV coating which was a major upgrade for the time.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The gold foil stamping shows correct depth and reflective properties; card stock thickness and gloss are consistent with 1992 Fleer production. This card is not targeted for counterfeiting due to high availability.
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening on the top-right and bottom-left corners; vertical chipping along the right-hand edge; slight surface indentations visible near the center; general shelf wear from being stored in a stack without protection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Sammy Sosa player lot or a '90s Chicago Cubs team lot on eBay. Not recommended for individual sale due to shipping costs exceeding market value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee far exceeds the value. Best sold in a 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) to keep shipping costs around $1.00. Focus on high-volume lots if you are looking to move this inventory.