1992 Fleer Ultra Ted Wood Rookie #543
Ted Wood · Fleer (Ultra Brand) · Rookie Card
Player
Ted Wood
Set
1992 Fleer Ultra Series 2
Year
1992
Card #
543
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Observation: Visible edge chipping and corner wear on the left side; bottom left corner shows notable whitening. Surface appears to have minor scratches consistent with lack of protection.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Fleer (Ultra Brand)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Giants team set collectors or 1992 Ultra set builders. Ted Wood had a brief MLB career, which limits player-specific demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading cost exceeds the value of this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw copies typically range from $0.25 to $1.00 as part of larger lots. Graded 10s are rare and occasionally sell for $30-50 to registry set builders, but lower grades rarely trade as individual units.
Description
This 1992 Fleer Ultra card features San Francisco Giants outfielder Ted Wood in an action shot following a swing. The card features the '92 Fleer Ultra gold foil logo with the 'Rookie' ribbon designation in the upper left corner. The player's name is set against a red banner at the bottom with team and position information on a black banner below it. The card design is known for its high-gloss finish and full-bleed photography which was premium for the era.
Key Features
Rookie designation gold foil stamp; part of the early 90s 'premium card' movement; features Ted Wood during his stint with the Giants following his success on the 1988 USA Olympic team.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic stock, correct gold foil application, and period-correct typography. This card is from the 'junk wax' era and is not a target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening on the back-side edges (implied by front-facing corner wear), chipping along the left vertical edge, and minor blunting on all four corners. The high-gloss surface is prone to faint 'spider' scratches.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. Can be listed on COMC or sold in a 'quarter box' at a local card show or hobby shop.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far outweigh the market value. List as part of a 1992 Giants team lot or a '1992 Ultra Rookie' bulk lot to maximize interest. Ensure it is placed in a penny sleeve and top-loader to prevent further edge chipping.