2024 Upper Deck National Hockey Card Day Legends on Ice Mark Messier #NHCD-26
Mark Messier · Upper Deck · Insert / Promotional
Player
Mark Messier
Set
2024 Upper Deck National Hockey Card Day
Year
2024
Card #
#NHCD-26
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Visible corner softness/whitening on the top right; minor edge wear on the right side.
Category
Insert / Promotional
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - Primarily appeals to Rangers team collectors or Messier completionists. Demand peaks annually around the NHCD event.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Grading costs likely exceed card value.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 2024 NHCD inserts range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Full sets of the 2024 promo often sell for $10-15.
Description
Features Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier in a New York Rangers uniform for the 2024 National Hockey Card Day promotion. The design utilizes a 'Legends on Ice' theme with a dual-image layout: a black-and-white action shot in the background complemented by a full-color action image in the foreground. The card features a vibrant red and blue color scheme matching the Rangers team colors.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic New York Rangers captaincy era, limited-time promotional release available only during the 2024 National Hockey Card Day events at participating hobby shops.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Upper Deck promotional logo present. Correct gloss and card stock thickness for 2024 NHCD releases. Not a common target for counterfeiting due to low current market value.
Flaws to Note
Visible whitening and ding on the top right corner. Softening on the bottom corners. Minor surface scuffs typical of glossy promo cards. Centering appears slightly shifted to the left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (low-cost shipping via eBay Standard Envelope), COMC, or local card shop trade-in bins.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a lot with other National Hockey Card Day players or other Mark Messier cards to save on shipping. Use keywords 'NHCD', 'Rangers', and 'LHOF'. Not recommended for professional grading due to low ROI.