1992 Fleer Terry Mathews #483
Terry Mathews · Fleer · Base
Player
Terry Mathews
Set
1992 Fleer Base Set
Year
1992
Card #
#483
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card appears reasonably sharp but exhibits common 1990s Fleer centering issues (heavy to the top/left) and slight edge wear along the bottom border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low/Niche. This is a common card from the 'Junk Wax' era. Demand is limited to Texas Rangers team set collectors or Terry Mathews player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value for this card).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of most 1992 Fleer commons are under $1.00. Significant value only exists for Hall of Famers in PSA 10 condition. Comparable pitchers from this set sell for pennies in raw condition.
Description
This 1992 Fleer card features pitcher Terry Mathews in his Texas Rangers home uniform. The design is iconic for its seafoam green/teal color palette with a vertical nameplate on the right side and a small Rangers team logo at the top right. Terry is depicted in a full pitching motion on the mound.
Key Features
Classic 'Junk Wax' era design; captures Terry Mathews during his tenure with the Texas Rangers; part of the massive 1992 Fleer 712-card set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity is high. This card is from a high-volume production era and is not a target for counterfeiting. Correct card stock thickness and period-accurate matte finish are present.
Flaws to Note
The card is slightly off-center toward the left and top edges. Minor white chipping is visible on the corners, particularly the bottom left. The surface may have typical factory print dots common to 1992 Fleer production.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set or bulk lot on eBay. Listing individually is generally not cost-effective due to shipping and platform fees exceeding the card's value. COMC is a good option for low-value singles.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading is significantly higher than the resale value. If selling on eBay, use 'eBay Standard Envelope' to keep shipping costs under $1.00. Use keywords like 'Texas Rangers', '1992 Fleer', and 'Terry Mathews' in the title.