2005 Upper Deck Carlos Zambrano Season Highlights #38
Carlos Zambrano · Upper Deck · Base Card / Season Highlights Subset
Player
Carlos Zambrano
Set
2005 Upper Deck Baseball Series 1
Year
2005
Card #
38
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6-7 (EX-MT). Visible chipping along the bottom edge, corner softenings particularly on the bottom right, and potential surface wear from being held in a stack without sleeves.
Category
Base Card / Season Highlights Subset
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. Primarily of interest to Chicago Cubs team collectors or completionists of the 2005 Upper Deck set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-50 (Note: Grading cost exceeds the value of the card).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $1.00 or are found in bulk lots. Graded copies of this specific base card are extremely rare as most collectors do not find it financially viable to grade.
Description
2005 Upper Deck Carlos Zambrano #38 featuring the 'Season Highlights' subset design. The card depicts 'Big Z' celebrating with Chicago Cubs teammates in their blue alternate jerseys. It features a gold and silver foil nameplate at the bottom and the iconic Upper Deck logo in the top left corner.
Key Features
Features 3-time All-Star and Cubs fan favorite Carlos Zambrano; iconic mid-2000s full-bleed photography design; part of the popular Upper Deck flagship set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic Upper Deck holographic logo placement; correct paper stock thickness for 2005 UD; high-resolution offset printing. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom edge chipping on the silver/gold foil area; soft corners; surface scratches likely from stacking; centering appears slightly shifted to the right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Chicago Cubs team lot on eBay, or placed in a 'quarter bin' at a local card show. Not recommended for individual sale due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
Bundle this with other Cubs cards from the same era to make a 'Team Lot.' Use 'Cubs' and 'Big Z' in keywords. Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is significantly higher than the market value.