1995 Upper Deck Collector's Choice Vladimir Guerrero Rookie Class #2
Vladimir Guerrero · Upper Deck (Collector's Choice brand) · Rookie Card (RC) / Insert
Player
Vladimir Guerrero
Set
1995 Upper Deck Collector's Choice - Rookie Class insert
Year
1995
Card #
#2
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card exhibits noticeable right-heavy centering (favoring the right border) and visible corner wear, specifically on the bottom right and top right corners. There is also slight white chipping visible along the right edge.
Category
Rookie Card (RC) / Insert
Manufacturer
Upper Deck (Collector's Choice brand)
Demand Level
Moderate. While Guerrero is a beloved HOFer, this specific 'Collector's Choice' brand was a budget-tier product, making it mass-produced compared to his more premium Bowman Chrome or Upper Deck counterparts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $10.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20.00-$30.00; PSA 9: $55.00-$75.00; PSA 10: $250.00-$350.00
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $3 to $9 depending on shipping costs. PSA 9 examples have recently sold for roughly $65, while Gem Mint PSA 10 examples command a significant premium due to the lower pop count caused by condition sensitivity of this set.
Description
This 1995 Upper Deck Collector's Choice card features Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero in his 'Rookie Class' insert designation. Guerrero is captured in a classic powerful batting follow-through wearing his Montreal Expos #41 jersey. The card features a maroon and gold border design typical of the mid-90s Collector's Choice aesthetic, with the 'Rookie Class' title prominently displayed at the top.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player; True early career rookie insert; Iconic Montreal Expos uniform; Affordable entry-level RC for HOF collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct paper stock for 90s Collector's Choice; accurate logo placement for Upper Deck; high-quality lithographic printing on the Expos logo. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-to-left centering issues (the left border is much wider than the right); soft corners with white exposure on the tips; minor edge roughness on the vertical sides.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card as it reaches the widest audience of HOF player collectors. It is also a great candidate for a 'Buy-It-Now' listing on Mercari or as part of a lot of 90s rookies.
Selling Tips
Due to the visible centering and corner issues, grading this card is not recommended as it will likely not return a high enough grade to cover the costs ($20+). List it as 'Raw/Ungraded' with high-resolution photos. Use keywords like 'Hall of Fame', 'RC', 'Montreal Expos', and 'Vlad Sr'.