1997 Upper Deck Collector's Choice Cal Ripken Jr. #250
Cal Ripken Jr. · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Cal Ripken Jr.
Set
1997 Upper Deck Collector's Choice
Year
1997
Card #
250
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Estimated based on typical binder storage, minor corner wear possible upon removal, but clean front centering.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate. Cal Ripken Jr. maintains a steady collector base, though 1990s base cards are heavily mass-produced.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1997 Collector's Choice Cal Ripken Jr. range from $0.99 to $2.50 free shipping on eBay.
Description
1997 Upper Deck Collector's Choice baseball card featuring Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles, card number 250. The card showcases Ripken in his grey Orioles road uniform with the distinctive gold player name and bronze 1C logo in the upper corner.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1990s budget set nostalgia, clean action photography style typical of Collector's Choice.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock and printing pattern consistent with 1997 Upper Deck production. Low risk of counterfeiting for this base card.
Flaws to Note
Card is stored in a pocket page which may introduce minor surface scratching or edge rubbing upon removal. Exact corner sharpness unverified out of sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best in a lot or as low-cost single with standard envelope shipping), or local card shop trade-in.
Selling Tips
Best sold raw or as part of a lot due to low individual value. Use a penny sleeve and top loader if selling as a single.