2003 Fleer Authentix Gary Sheffield Game Ticket #1
Gary Sheffield · Fleer · Base / Ticket Sub-design
Player
Gary Sheffield
Set
2003 Fleer Authentix Baseball
Year
2003
Card #
1
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Visible top-edge chipping and corner softening
Category
Base / Ticket Sub-design
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low - Sheffield is a highly respected slugger but this is a base card from a mid-tier set, appealing mainly to Sheffield player collectors or Braves team set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $30-40, PSA 10: $75-100 (Population for base common cards is very low due to grading costs exceeding value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of similar 2003 Fleer Authentix base cards for stars range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded examples are rarely documented for this specific base card.
Description
This 2003 Fleer Authentix card features Atlanta Braves slugger Gary Sheffield and is uniquely designed to resemble a stadium ticket. The top of the card shows stadium seating details (Sec 307, Row 15, Seat 11) over a red background, with an action shot of Sheffield in his Braves home white uniform centered over a parchment-style Braves logo background. The bottom mimics a ticket stub with barcodes and game details for Mon, Mar 31, 2003 vs Montreal.
Key Features
Features the unique 'Ticket' design characteristic of the Authentix brand; depicts Sheffield during his dominant tenure with the Braves; features the defunct Montreal Expos team name on the ticket layout.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine Fleer card stock thickness; correct logo placement with the registered (R) trademark symbol; high-resolution printing on the barcode elements. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant white chipping along the top edge; bottom right corner shows visible wear and rounding; surface appears to have minor scuffing typical of older card stock; centering is slightly heavy to the right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer), Sportlots, or COMC (Check Out My Cards). Best sold as part of a lot of Sheffield cards or Braves cards to save on shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will significantly exceed the market value. Use keywords like 'Atlanta Braves', 'Ticket Stub Design', and '500 HR Club' in the listing title. Ship using eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.