1991 Fleer Joe Montana League Leaders #438
Joe Montana · Fleer · Base / League Leaders Subset
Player
Joe Montana
Set
1991 Fleer Football
Year
1991
Card #
#438
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). While surface looks clean, centering is significantly shifted to the right (approx 70/30) and corners show visible whitening/softness from handling.
Category
Base / League Leaders Subset
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low. Though Montana is a blue-chip legend, this card is from the 'Junk Wax' era with extremely high print runs. Interest is limited to set builders or player completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $35-45, PSA 10: $150-200. (Note: Grading cost exceeds current value of this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $0.99 (shipped) to $3.00 for lots. PSA 10 examples occasionally reach $150+, but mid-grade examples like this one often fail to sell individually.
Description
This 1991 Fleer Joe Montana League Leaders card features the legendary 49ers quarterback under center against a vibrant yellow and green backdrop. The front showcases a classic 'League Leaders' banner and the iconic Fleer '91 logo in the top right corner. The green borders are a hallmark of this high-production era set.
Key Features
Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana; part of the popular 'League Leaders' subset; classic early 90s design with bright green borders.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock is standard 1991 Fleer clay-coated paper; dot matrix printing pattern is consistent with early 90s technology. These are rarely counterfeited due to high original production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering issues (thick left border, thin right border); soft corners at top left and bottom right; common edge chipping associated with the green borders of this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. For individual sale, COMC or a local card shop's 'dollar bin' are the most appropriate venues.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far outweigh the market value. List it with 'SF 49ers HOF' keywords. Best sold in a bundle with other 1980s/90s Montana cards to maximize shipping efficiency via eBay Standard Envelope.