2002 Leaf Certified Ryan Dempster Shirt Off My Back Jersey #SOB-53
Ryan Dempster · Leaf (Donruss/Playoff) · Relic / Game-Worn Jersey
Player
Ryan Dempster
Set
2002 Leaf Certified Shirt Off My Back
Year
2002
Card #
#SOB-53
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) / Authentic. Centering appears slightly heavy to the right; corners show minor whitening; surface displays typical light scratches for foil-heavy 2000s stock.
Category
Relic / Game-Worn Jersey
Manufacturer
Leaf (Donruss/Playoff)
Demand Level
Low to Niche. Ryan Dempster has a solid fan base from his Cubs years, but Florida Marlins relics from this era are generally mid-tier unless the player is a Hall of Famer.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 9: $35.00 - $45.00, PSA 10: $75.00+ (Low demand for grading this specific player/set)
Comparable Sales
Similar Ryan Dempster relic cards from early 2000s Fleer or Upper Deck sets typically sell for $2.00 to $5.00, with pinstripe versions fetching a slight premium.
Description
This 2002 Leaf Certified card features Florida Marlins pitcher Ryan Dempster. The card includes an 'Authentic Shirt Off My Back' game-worn white jersey swatch with a rare blue pinstripe detail. The design features a high-gloss finish with the classic Marlins teal and silver color scheme.
Key Features
Features a game-worn jersey relic; 'Pinstripe' variation (more desirable than plain white swatches); nostalgically captures Dempster's early career with the Florida Marlins.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine Leaf silver foil stamping; specific porous texture of early 2000s game-worn jersey polyester; high-quality offset lithography. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Softness on the bottom left corner; edge chipping visible on the dark printed areas; surface fingerprints; common 'thick card' corner wear from being un-sleeved.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or Marlins/Cubs fan groups on Facebook.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading exceeds the market value. List it with the keyword 'Pinstripe' to attract jersey swatch collectors. Use a bubble mailer as the card is too thick for a standard envelope.