1984 Fleer Johnny Ray #492
Johnny Ray · Fleer · Base
Player
Johnny Ray
Set
1984 Fleer Baseball
Year
1984
Card #
492
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Centering shows a heavier left border with right shifting, corners are relatively sharp with very minor softening on the top right, edges show light typical Fleer chipping on the gray border, and surface is clean with gloss intact.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low - Niche appeal for vintage set builders and Pittsburgh Pirates team collectors, but limited mainstream market demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 plus shipping on eBay and COMC. Low-grade PSA 7 or 8 examples rarely trade above $15.
Description
Offering a 1984 Fleer Baseball card featuring Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Johnny Ray, card number 492. The card features a classic 1984 Fleer gray border design with a rounded photo frame showing Ray in his Pirates uniform holding a bat, alongside the iconic Pirates pirate head team logo in the bottom left corner and clean black typography for the player name and position.
Key Features
Vintage 1980s set design, classic period photography, part of the early Fleer baseball card expansion era following their antitrust lawsuit against Topps.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, printing dot patterns, and back/front coloration match authentic 1984 Fleer production standards. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias favoring the right side, minor corner softening upon close inspection, and typical light edge wear associated with 1984 Fleer card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a team lot or vintage set break to maximize shipping efficiency)
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card as grading fees exceed the total value. Best sold raw individually in a penny sleeve and top loader, or combined into larger 1984 Fleer team or set lots.