1997 Upper Deck Collector's Choice Christy Mathewson #33
Christy Mathewson · Upper Deck · Insert
Player
Christy Mathewson
Set
1997 Upper Deck Collector's Choice
Year
1997
Card #
33
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Corners appear relatively sharp with minor typical binder storage wear, edges are clean, centering looks generally acceptable with a slight heavy left tendency, surface shows minor gloss wear typical of older binder storage.
Category
Insert
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Demand is mostly driven by player collectors and set builders rather than general modern investors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10 - $15, PSA 9: $20 - $30, PSA 10: $50 - $75
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for similar 1990s Collector's Choice inserts of Hall of Famers typically range between $1.00 and $3.00 shipped on eBay.
Description
Offering a vintage tribute insert card featuring Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson from the 1997 Upper Deck Collector's Choice set. The card features a sepia-toned vintage photo of Mathewson in his New York Giants uniform, complete with the Upper Deck Collector's Choice logo in the top left and a 'First Class Giants' insert subset logo in the bottom right corner showing a portrait inset. A fantastic addition for any pre-war baseball historian or Giants fan.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame legend Christy Mathewson, popular 1990s throwback insert design from Upper Deck Collector's Choice set paying homage to baseball legends.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard 1990s Upper Deck card stock and printing process match known production parameters. Not a high-profile target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Minor surface wear from being stored in a plastic binder pocket; typical slight softening of corner tips under close magnification.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shops.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value of raw vintage insert cards from this era, it is generally recommended to sell this card raw as part of a lot or set rather than paying grading fees, unless submitting a large bulk batch.