1992 Upper Deck Pedro Martinez & Ramon Martinez Bloodlines #18
Pedro Martinez and Ramon Martinez · Upper Deck · Rookie Year Insert / Subset
Player
Pedro Martinez and Ramon Martinez
Set
1992 Upper Deck Base Set - Bloodlines Subset
Year
1992
Card #
#18
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly off to the right (approx 70/30), light corner rounding on bottom right, and visible surface glare from flash makes surface inspection difficult, but edges appear white.
Category
Rookie Year Insert / Subset
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate. Pedro Martinez is a top-tier Hall of Famer, but this card is a common subset card from the 'Junk Wax' era with very high print runs.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $250-300
Comparable Sales
Raw copies routinely sell for $1-2 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently sold between $38 and $45. PSA 10 copies command a significant premium due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering in the 1992 set.
Description
This 1992 Upper Deck features the Martinez brothers, Pedro and Ramon, in their Los Angeles Dodgers uniforms. Part of the 'Bloodlines' subset, this card captures Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez during his rookie year era. The card features the classic 1992 Upper Deck high-gloss finish and white borders.
Key Features
Hall of Fame Rookie Year era card; features brothers together; iconic 1990s Upper Deck design; highly collectible for Dodgers and Pedro Martinez completionists.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic indicators include the micro-printing detail in the Upper Deck logo, the specific 'Bloodlines' hologram on the reverse (implied), and the correct card stock thickness. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias (the right border is much thinner than the left). Minor soft corner at the bottom right. Minor edge chipping possible due to the high-gloss stock typical of this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in a bulk Dodgers/Pedro Martinez lot on Facebook Marketplace.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card unless it is perfectly centered and flawless; the current centering issue will cap the grade at a level where grading fees exceed card value. Use keywords like 'Pedro Martinez Rookie Year' and 'Dodgers Bloodlines' to attract team collectors.