1991 Fleer Ultra Update Brett Favre Rookie #U-83
Brett Favre · Fleer · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Brett Favre
Set
1991 Fleer Ultra Update
Year
1991
Card #
#U-83
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly heavy to the left. The bottom corners show very minor white touches (softness) visible against the gold foil border. Surfaces appear clean with no major scratches or print snow visible.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Strong. Brett Favre remains one of the most collected QBs in the hobby. While supply of raw copies is moderate, high-grade (PSA 10) copies are in constant demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40.00 - $65.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $75-90; PSA 9: $150-180; PSA 10: $900-1,200
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay raw sales average $45-$60 depending on condition. PSA 9 copies have recently stabilized around $165. PSA 10 copies have seen a slight decline from all-time highs but still comfortably clear $900.
Description
Featured here is arguably Brett Favre's most popular rookie card, the 1991 Fleer Ultra Update #U-83. This classic card features a young Favre in his Southern Miss colors, though listed as an Atlanta Falcon. The card features a high-gloss finish typical of the 'Ultra' brand, with a distinctive gold foil bottom border and the yellow 'Fleer Ultra Draft Picks' shield in the upper left corner. The reverse details his collegiate stats and draft pedigree.
Key Features
Hall of Fame Rookie Card; Part of the highly sought-after 1991 Ultra Update set; Features Favre in his pre-Green Bay Falcons uniform; High-gloss finish and gold foil accents make it condition sensitive.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card features the correct 'grainy' photo quality consistent with early 90s Fleer printing. The gold foil has the correct metallic luster. This card was widely produced, making counterfeiting less common than his 1991 Stadium Club Super Bowl variant.
Flaws to Note
Corners are sensitive on this issue; look for 'white' showing on the gold foil edges. Centering is a common issue with the Ultra Update set, often shifted heavily left-to-right. Surface scratches are common on the high-gloss coating.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for raw or mid-grade copies. For a PSA 10, high-end auction houses like Goldin or PWCC are recommended to maximize return.
Selling Tips
Grading is only recommended if the card is perfectly centered and the corners are razor sharp; the jump from PSA 9 to PSA 10 is massive ($1,000 difference). If selling raw, include a close-up of the gold foil bottom border to show lack of chipping. Use keywords: HOF, Rookie, RC, Falcons.