1989 Fleer Dave Hengel #115
Dave Hengel · Fleer · Base
Player
Dave Hengel
Set
1989 Fleer
Year
1989
Card #
#115
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). Visible centering issues (heavy to the bottom) and slight rough-cut edges common to 1989 Fleer stock. Surface appears clean but corners show light softening.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to Seattle Mariners team collectors or 1989 Fleer set builders. Dave Hengel is a 'common' player with limited career impact.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $12.00 - $18.00; PSA 10: $35.00 - $50.00 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current value for this player)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.10 to $0.25 in mixed lots. There are very few recorded sales of this specific card in high-grade PSA slabs due to lack of demand for the player.
Description
A classic 1989 Fleer Dave Hengel card featuring the iconic 'gray stripe' border design with red and blue diagonal accents. The card depicts Hengel in his Seattle Mariners batting stance, showcasing the classic navy and gold uniform of the era. The M's logo is featured in the top right corner with the Fleer logo in the bottom right set against a yellow banner.
Key Features
Era-specific 'Junk Wax' design; Seattle Mariners transition-era logo; common card for team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock thickness for the 1989 Fleer set; proper dot-matrix printing pattern; authentic logo registration. High confidence in authenticity; this card is not known to be counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering; 'Rough cut' edges which are typical for Fleer factory blades of 1989; slight corner blunting on the bottom left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay, or through a platform like COMC (Check Out My Cards) where set builders look for specific singles. Individual sale via PWE (Plain White Envelope) is the only way to retain profit.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is significantly higher than the card's market value. If selling individually, use a 'common' or 'set-filler' listing title. Best used as a 'bonus' card in a Mariners fan pack.