Ramon Martinez: Star Rookie
1989 Upper Deck · #18 · 1989
Ramon Martinez: Star Rookie prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $1.74 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 7 | $2.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $2.13 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $22.24 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $41.93 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $59.99 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| BGS 10 | $78.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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Ramon Martinez: Star Rookie #18 from 1989 1989 Upper Deck is a card collectors search for regularly. Current market value sits near $1.74 for an ungraded copy.
Condition is everything here — an ungraded copy is worth around $1.74, a PSA 9 around $22.24, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $59.99 and a pristine BGS 10 around $78.00. That's roughly a 34× premium for a gem-mint copy over raw — one of the clearest signals that condition-sensitive buyers dominate this card's market.
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Market context
Cards from this era were printed in enormous quantities during the hobby's boom years, so raw copies are plentiful — but strict grading separates the true gems from the masses, and top grades remain hard to pull off.
Baseball card collecting runs deep — set builders, player collectors, and investors all compete for the same key cards.
Is it worth grading?
With raw copies near $1.74 and top grades reaching $59.99, grading a sharp copy of this card can clearly pay for itself — the spread comfortably covers a typical ~$25.00 grading fee. The catch: only submit copies with strong centering, clean corners, and unmarked surfaces, because anything below a 9 usually erases the math.
When choosing a grader, PSA slabs typically resell fastest, BGS rewards truly pristine copies, and SGC/CGC offer faster turnarounds — compare each label's value in the grade table above.
Buying & selling tips
Before buying a Ramon Martinez: Star Rookie #18, compare several live listings — prices for the same card can vary widely depending on condition, seller reputation, and whether an auction is ending soon. The live eBay listings above update throughout the day.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much is the 1989 Upper Deck Ramon Martinez: Star Rookie #18 worth?
- An ungraded Ramon Martinez: Star Rookie #18 is worth approximately $1.74, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $59.99. Values change with the market — check the live eBay listings for current pricing.
- What is a PSA 10 Ramon Martinez: Star Rookie worth?
- A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Ramon Martinez: Star Rookie from 1989 Upper Deck is valued around $59.99.
- Is the Ramon Martinez: Star Rookie #18 worth grading?
- Often yes — with raw copies around $1.74 and top grades near $59.99, a sharp copy can return well over the grading fee. Only submit copies with strong centering and clean corners.
- Where can I buy the Ramon Martinez: Star Rookie #18 card?
- Ramon Martinez: Star Rookie 1989 Upper Deck cards are available on eBay — use the grade-specific links above to find current listings, or browse the live listings carousel on this page.
- What affects the value of the Ramon Martinez: Star Rookie #18?
- Condition and grade matter most, followed by the player's performance and career trajectory. Parallel versions, print runs, and overall hobby demand also move the price.