2007 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Delmon Young Rookie Signatures Materials /99 #ER-DY
Delmon Young · Upper Deck · Rookie, Autograph, Memorabilia, Serial-Numbered
Player
Delmon Young
Set
2007 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Baseball
Year
2007
Card #
#ER-DY
Condition Grade
BGS 8.5 (NM-MT+) or PSA 8. Thick stock cards from 2007 Exquisite are notorious for corner softening and edge chipping. The centering looks solid, but the bottom left corner shows visible white wear and the hologram sticker has minor surface smearing.
Category
Rookie, Autograph, Memorabilia, Serial-Numbered
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate. Delmon Young was a former #1 overall pick and remains a 'cult classic' for 2000s era collectors, though his career didn't reach HOF status. Exquisite set collectors provide the primary demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40-$70
Graded Value
PSA 8: $75-$100, PSA 9: $150-$200, PSA 10/BGS 9.5: $350+
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of Delmon Young high-end rookie autographs range from $30 to $80 depending on the brand. 2007 Exquisite carries a premium over Topps or Bowman base, with similar /99 parallels selling near the $60 mark raw.
Description
A stunning high-end rookie card from the inaugural year of Exquisite Baseball. This card features a four-window jersey relic layout forming the year '2007' with a gold-foil die-cut overlay. It includes a blue ink on-sticker autograph on a holographic strip. Serial numbered 83/99. Delmon Young is pictured in his Tampa Bay Devil Rays uniform.
Key Features
First year of the iconic 'Exquisite' brand in baseball; serial numbered to only 99 copies; features both jumbo jersey swatches and an autograph; official 'ROOKIE CARD' logo designation.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Upper Deck holographic sticker with matching serial number font; thick premium card stock; precise die-cutting around the jersey windows; correct 2007 Upper Deck trademark logos.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear on the bottom left edge; slight scuffing on the thick card stock edges; common sticker autograph surface scratching; the autograph ink shows very slight fading characteristic of 2000s Sharpie on holographic film.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now with Best Offer) is the best platform for this card to reach player and set collectors. COMC is a secondary option for high-end slabbed versions.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you believe it is a pristine 9.5; the costs of grading thick cards often exceed the value gain for mid-grades. Use the keywords 'Exquisite Rookie Auto Jersey /99' in the title. Ship in a 130pt-180pt 'one-touch' magnetic holder or thick-stock top loader inside a bubble mailer.