1992 Fleer Ultra Cecil Espy #102
Cecil Espy · Fleer (Ultra Brand) · Base Card
Player
Cecil Espy
Set
1992 Fleer Ultra
Year
1992
Card #
#102
Condition Grade
PSA 6-7 (EX-MT) - Visible top-edge chipping, whitening on bottom corners, and surface print dimple reflecting light on the right side.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Fleer (Ultra Brand)
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily of interest to Pirates team collectors or Cecil Espy completists; common 'Junk Wax' era card with high population.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $45.00 - $65.00 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current value).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card frequently end at $0.99 (often with free shipping) or remain unsold. Bulk lots of 1992 Ultra often sell for $5-10 for several hundred cards.
Description
A classic 1992 Fleer Ultra Cecil Espy #102 baseball card featuring the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder in a dynamic full-swing action pose. The card boasts a high-gloss finish characteristic of the '90s Ultra premium line, with gold foil '92 Fleer Ultra logo in the top left and a sharp team-color banner at the bottom.
Key Features
Early '90s premium 'Junk Wax' era design; High-gloss finish; Action photography; Features Espy during his tenure with the Pirates.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic factory card stock; correct gold foil stamping; correct halftone pattern. Not a commonly counterfeited card. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening and chipping along the bottom edge; top left corner appears slightly softened; surface shows typical light scratching/scuffs common for this high-gloss set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, listed in a Sportlots inventory, or donated to a local card shop's 'common' bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading significantly outweighs the market value. Selling as part of a 1992 Ultra team set or a bulk lot of 90s Pirates cards is the most efficient way to move it. Use a plain white envelope (PWE) for shipping to keep costs low.