2005 Upper Deck Pro Sigs Jason Bay Autograph #PS-BA
Jason Bay · Upper Deck · Autograph, Base Insert
Player
Jason Bay
Set
2005 Upper Deck Pro Sigs
Year
2005
Card #
#PS-BA
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly heavy to the right (55/45). Corners show minor white touches, particularly on the bottom right and top right. There is noticeable edge wear/chipping on the right vertical edge. Surface appears clean but matte finish on this set is prone to scuffs.
Category
Autograph, Base Insert
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Jason Bay has a niche following among Pirates, Mets, and Red Sox fans. While a 3-time All-Star, he is not a Hall of Fame candidate, which limits demand to team collectors and autograph seekers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $15-20, PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $50-65
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for Jason Bay on-card autos from this era range from $6 to $15 depending on the set. 2005 Pro Sigs specifically tend to sell near the $8-10 mark.
Description
This 2005 Upper Deck Pro Sigs features 2004 NL Rookie of the Year Jason Bay in his Pittsburgh Pirates road jersey. The card features a clean, gold-ink authentic on-card autograph. The design utilizes a matte finish with a bronze/gold foil 'Pro Sigs' logo at the bottom and the Pirates team logo in foil. The reverse includes a congratulatory message authenticating the signature.
Key Features
On-card signature (not a sticker); Features the 2004 Rookie of the Year; Gold ink signature which is unique to this specific subset; Low supply on the secondary market for Pirates team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The gold ink shows natural 'pooling' and flow consistent with a felt-tip paint pen. The Upper Deck hologram should be present on the back. This is not a commonly faked card due to the player's moderate market value.
Flaws to Note
Visible edge chipping on the right side; minor whitening on corners; typical 'edge-bleed' common to the dark border designs of mid-2000s Upper Deck sets.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the wide net needed for player/team specific collectors. Facebook Pirates fan groups or COMC are also viable alternatives.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will exceed the market value. Use 'On-Card Auto' and 'Pirates' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using the eBay Standard Envelope for $1.00 or less to keep the total cost attractive to budget buyers.