1991 Upper Deck Bret Barberie Rookie #258
Bret Barberie · Upper Deck · Base / Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Bret Barberie
Set
1991 Upper Deck Series 1
Year
1991
Card #
258
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly biased toward the top-right. Corners look relatively sharp for the era, but there is minor whitening visible on the bottom right corner edge. Surface reflects typical 1990s UV coating with no visible scratches from this angle.
Category
Base / Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. This is considered a 'common' card from the Junk Wax era. Demand is limited to team collectors (Expos/Marlins) or completionists building a 1991 Upper Deck master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60. Note: Grading fees significantly exceed the value of the card.
Comparable Sales
Recent individual raw sales show most transactions at $0.99 with free shipping (effectively $0 profit). PSA 10 examples have sold sporadically for $30-$50 to registry collectors, but lower grades rarely trade as standalone items.
Description
Featured here is the 1991 Upper Deck rookie card of Montreal Expos infielder Bret Barberie. The card features the classic 1991 Upper Deck design with a high-action photography shot of Barberie at bat, wearing the iconic tricolor Expos helmet and pinstriped home jersey. The reverse (not pictured) typically includes full career statistics and a second photo.
Key Features
Rookie Card (RC) designation for a starter on the early 90s Expos and Marlins teams; features the 'IF' infielder designation and the classic 1991 Upper Deck '91' hologram logo in the upper left corner.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The '91 Upper Deck' hologram in the corner is a primary security feature. The print pattern and card stock thickness are consistent with the mass-production 'Junk Wax' era. Not a common target for counterfeiting due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering issues (top/right bias); slight corner softening on the bottom right; possible white 'fuzz' or chipping on the edges which was common with Upper Deck's high-gloss card stock from this year.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk lots on eBay or Mercari. For individual sale, COMC (Check Out My Cards) is the most viable option as they handle the storage and shipping of low-value cards for a flat fee.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading cost ($19+) will never be recovered. To maximize value, include it in a 'Montreal Expos Rookie Lot' or a '1991 Upper Deck Complete Set.' If selling individually on eBay, use the eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping.