1988-1990 Sportflics Cal Ripken Jr. #N/A (Lenticular Action Card)
Cal Ripken Jr. (Eddie Murray and Al Bumbry also appear in this specific 3-image sequence) · Sportflics (Major League Marketing) · Insert / Lenticular Action Card
Player
Cal Ripken Jr. (Eddie Murray and Al Bumbry also appear in this specific 3-image sequence)
Set
Sportflics Baseball (Various Years/Series)
Year
1988
Card #
Not visible (Likely part of a team set or generic release)
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) / PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears significantly shifted to the right; corners show mild rounding; surface has visible horizontal scuffing inherent to the lenticular material.
Category
Insert / Lenticular Action Card
Manufacturer
Sportflics (Major League Marketing)
Demand Level
Low - Sportflics are generally considered a 'niche' product within the junk wax era and typically only appeal to player-set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $50-70. Note: Due to high supply and low demand for non-rookie Sportflics, grading is likely not cost-effective.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of similar 1988-89 Sportflics Stars raw range from $0.50 to $2.50. Graded 9s of similar stars often sit unsold at the $40 mark.
Description
This is a classic 'magic motion' card from the late 80s featuring Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. in his Baltimore Orioles home uniform. The card utilizes lenticular technology to show a three-frame animation of Ripken's fielding motion when tilted. It features a thin red inner border and a wide white outer border.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr.; iconic 1980s lenticular 'Action' technology; features the classic 80s Orioles 'Cartoon Bird' cap.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. These cards are rarely counterfeited due to the complex manufacturing process of the plastic ribbing vs. their low market value.
Flaws to Note
Heavy right-side centering bias; visible surface scratches and 'ruling' lines common on lenticular plastic; slight wear on the bottom right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost Buy It Now), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in a local card shop's quarter/dollar bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will exceed the card's value. List it as part of a Cal Ripken Jr. player lot to increase interest. Use a high-quality video or various angles in photos to demonstrate the moving image.