1992 Upper Deck Ramon Martinez #240
Ramon Martinez · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Ramon Martinez
Set
1992 Upper Deck
Year
1992
Card #
#240
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border (approx 65/35). Top-right corner shows minor white tip wear. Surface appears clean of major scratching.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low - Martinez was a solid pitcher but this card was mass-produced during the Junk Wax era and lacks significant scarcity.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for less than $1 in bulk lots. PSA 10 examples have sold for $35-55 in recent months, though volume is very low due to high supply and limited demand.
Description
A classic piece of '90s baseball history featuring Dodgers ace Ramon Martinez. This 1992 Upper Deck card highlights Martinez's signature high-leg kick delivery in a crisp action shot. The design features the iconic Upper Deck matte finish with the diamond-shaped logo in the top left and a raised text 'Dodgers' logo in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features the older brother of Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez; iconic early-90s Upper Deck photography; high production quality typical of the era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Features the standard 1992 Upper Deck anti-counterfeit hologram on the reverse/bottom border. Card stock thickness is consistent with early 90s Upper Deck production.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias; minor corner softening on the top right; typical white edge chipping common to the 1992 Upper Deck card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team lot (Dodgers) on eBay, or placed in a 'quarter bin' at a local card show. High-grade PSA 10 slabs might move on COMC.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a flawless PSA 10, as grading fees far exceed the value of a raw or mid-grade copy. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for protection, but consider selling it as part of a 1992 Upper Deck complete set to maximize ROI.