1992 Fleer Ultra Paul Sorrento #48
Paul Sorrento · Fleer (Ultra Brand) · Base Card
Player
Paul Sorrento
Set
1992 Fleer Ultra
Year
1992
Card #
#48
Condition Grade
PSA 6-7 (EX-MT) - Visible top-edge chipping/wear and slight corner softening.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Fleer (Ultra Brand)
Demand Level
Low/Bulk - This is a common card from a high-production era for a non-Hall of Fame player.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-80 (Note: Grading costs exceed target value)
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for pennies in local card shop 'common bins'. Full sets of 1992 Ultra often sell for $15-$25, averaging less than three cents per card.
Description
This is a 1992 Fleer Ultra Paul Sorrento base card, featuring the first baseman in his Cleveland Indians uniform. The card has a high-gloss finish typical of the Ultra brand, with gold foil stamping for the '92 Fleer Ultra logo. The photography shows Sorrento in a defensive crouch on the field.
Key Features
High-gloss premium finish for the era, gold foil logo accents, and nostalgic 'Junk Wax' era design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock and foil stamping. This card is not targeted for counterfeiting due to high production numbers and low market value. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant white chipping along the top edge, likely due to the sensitive gloss coating. Minor corner wear on bottom left and right. Centering appears slightly shifted towards the right top.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk lots on eBay, listed at COMC for long-term storage/sale, or traded at local card shows in 25-cent bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of the grading fee is significantly higher than the card's market value. Best used to complete a team set for Cleveland Indians collectors or as part of a 1992 Ultra set-build project.