Kevin ELSTER
Baseball • Collector's Choice
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1995
Brand & Set
Upper Deck - Collector's Choice
Card Number
#228
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.05 - $0.25; Graded (PSA 10): $10.00 - $15.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for individual 1990s Collector's Choice base cards typically range from $0.99 (including shipping) for singles to bulk lots selling for pennies per card.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly shifted to the left (heavy right border). Corners appear relatively sharp through the plastic sleeve, but general age-related edge wear is possible. Top-left corner shows slight rounding.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of the grading fee (approx. $15-$25) significantly exceeds the market value of the card even at a high grade. The player was a solid journeyman shortstop, but not a Hall of Fame candidate or high-value star.
Card Description
Kevin Elster is shown in his Pittsburgh Pirates black road/alternate jersey and 'P' cap, in a batting stance. The card features the 'Pirates' team logo in the bottom left and the 'Collector's Choice' vertical logo in the top right. A signature 'baseball stitching' graphic runs through the nameplate at the bottom.
Notable Features
Includes the 'SS' (Shortstop) position designation. Part of the first few years of the budget-friendly 'Collector's Choice' line by Upper Deck.
Authentication Notes
The card appears authentic with correct typography and color saturation for the mid-90s Upper Deck printing process. This is a common card with no known circulating counterfeits.
Scanned: 2026-07-09T08:29:10.495404