1995 Upper Deck Alex Ochoa Star Rookie #11
Alex Ochoa · Upper Deck · Rookie Card (Base Set Subset)
Player
Alex Ochoa
Set
1995 Upper Deck Series 1
Year
1995
Card #
11
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering looks decent, though slightly shifted left-to-right. The bottom right corner shows some white chipping which is common for full-bleed hobby cards of this era. The surface appears clean but the dark blue edges are prone to wear.
Category
Rookie Card (Base Set Subset)
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. Ochoa had a solid MLB career but is not a Hall of Famer or a high-profile vintage star, meaning demand is limited to Mets team collectors or 'completionist' set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-50 (though difficult to find buyers at this price)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies typically range from $0.99 with free shipping to being included in larger bulk lots. PSA 10 copies occasionally move for $25-40, but there is very little recent data for mid-grade encapsulated copies.
Description
A classic 1995 Upper Deck 'Star Rookie' Alex Ochoa card featuring the New York Mets prospect. The card design utilizes a full-bleed photo style with a yellow top banner and an embossed silver foil 'Major League Debut' logo in the lower-left corner. Ochoa is pictured in his Mets cap and jersey against a dirt backdrop.
Key Features
Early career prospect card for Alex Ochoa; belongs to the iconic Upper Deck 'Star Rookie' subset known for its high-quality photography and foil stamping.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The card stock is standard thick Upper Deck gloss. The silver foil logo has the correct depth and embossing. This card is not currently a target for counterfeiters due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Visible white chipping on the bottom right corner edge. Slight silvering or foil oxidation often occurs on the 'Major League Debut' stamp. The dark image makes surface scratches or fingerprints more visible than on lighter cards.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a cheap 'dime box' or 'dollar bin' at a local card show, or as part of a New York Mets team lot on eBay.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) significantly outweighs the market value. Selling as part of a 1990s rookie lot or a Mets fan starter pack is the most efficient way to move it. If listing on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.