1992 Fleer Ultra Pat Mahomes Rookie #533
Pat Mahomes (Patrick Mahomes Sr.) · Fleer (Ultra Brand) · Rookie Card
Player
Pat Mahomes (Patrick Mahomes Sr.)
Set
1992 Fleer Ultra
Year
1992
Card #
533
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Visible corner wear and slight top-bottom centering shift
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Fleer (Ultra Brand)
Demand Level
Strong - Driven primarily by NFL fans and ‘investors’ cross-collecting Mahomes family items. Demand peaks during the NFL season and Super Bowl month.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $25-$40, PSA 9: $60-$90, PSA 10: $350-$500
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $8-$12. PSA 10 copies have seen volatility ranging from $300 to $600 depending on the current NFL hype cycle. Recent PSA 9 sales hover around $75.
Description
A visually striking rookie card from the 1992 Fleer Ultra set featuring Pat Mahomes of the Minnesota Twins. This premium set was known for its high-gloss finish and full-bleed photography. The card features Mahomes in a pitching delivery with the gold '92 Fleer Ultra Rookie' banner in the top left corner. The bottom features his name and position in a distinct purple marble-textured border.
Key Features
This is the primary rookie card for Pat Mahomes, the father of NFL Superstar Patrick Mahomes II. As his son's fame has reached legendary status, market demand for Pat Sr.'s rookie cards has skyrocketed from a common nickel card to a collectible novelty. The high-gloss finish and full-bleed edges are prone to 'chipping,' making high-grade copies scarce.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The gold foil 'Ultra' logo has the correct reflective properties, and the dot-matrix pattern on the player name bar is consistent with 1990s Fleer printing processes. This card is not commonly faked but is sometimes reprinted in low-quality commemorative sets which would lack the high-gloss feel.
Flaws to Note
The edges show some minor white chipping, common for this high-gloss set. The corners appear slightly soft, especially the bottom left. Centering is slightly heavy toward the bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the high volume of Patrick Mahomes fans searching there. It would also perform well in a Mahomes-themed lot or on COMC.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless the card is absolutely flawless (PSA 10 candidate), as the cost of grading often exceeds the value of an 8 or 9. List during the NFL season using keywords like 'Pat Mahomes Sr', 'Patrick Mahomes Father', and 'Rookie Card'. Protect the surface with a penny sleeve immediately to prevent the gloss from sticking to a top loader.