Luc Robitaille 2000-01 Upper Deck Victory Hockey Card

This item is a 2000-01 Upper Deck Victory series hockey trading card featuring Luc Robitaille, noted as a 'LEFT WING' player. The card displays a full-color action shot of Robitaille in his Los Angeles Kings uniform, wearing jersey number 20, on what appears to be an ice rink background with blurred arena elements. His uniform is white, purple, and gray, consistent with the Kings' colors of that era. In the upper right corner, the red 'Victory' logo is prominently displayed, indicating the card series. A smaller inset image of Robitaille, also in uniform, with jersey number 4, is visible in the lower right portion of the card, suggesting a previous team or an alternate uniform detail. Below the main image, a blue strip contains the player's name, 'LUC ROBITAILLE', in white capital letters. A silver-colored shield-like emblem, likely a team or league logo (possibly the NHL logo for its 75th anniversary given its appearance), is present in the lower left corner. The card's overall construction appears to be standard glossy cardstock, common for sports trading cards of this period. It is currently housed within a clear plastic protective sleeve, which is common for collectors, indicating an intent to preserve its condition. No significant visible damage such as creases, tears, or major surface wear is discernible through the sleeve, suggesting it is in at least very good to excellent condition. The borders appear clean and relatively sharp. The manufacturing details identify it as part of the Upper Deck 'Victory' series from the 2000-2001 hockey season. This card represents a collectible from the modern era of sports cards.

Upon visual examination of the provided image, I have assessed this 2000-01 Upper Deck Victory Luc Robitaille hockey card. The card appears to be in very good to excellent condition, evident from the clean borders, apparent sharp corners, and lack of visible creases, tears, or significant surface wear through its protective sleeve. Authenticity, based solely on this image, seems assured as it presents all hallmarks of a standard Upper Deck Victory card from the specified year, without any discernible alterations or counterfeiting signs. The protective sleeve indicates a collector's care. However, without physical inspection, I cannot verify print quality details, minor surface imperfections, or card stock integrity. Full authentication for higher-value cards would typically require in-hand examination and potentially comparison with known authentic examples. This card is not considered rare; the 2000-01 Upper Deck Victory series was a mass-produced, entry-level product. While Luc Robitaille is a Hall of Famer, this particular base card does not carry significant demand among collectors. Its market value is primarily driven by its condition and the player's enduring legacy rather than scarcity or unique features. Comparable sales for similar common base cards from this era, even of star players, typically fall into the low dollar range. Factors impacting value are overwhelmingly negative for this type of card, given its commonality. The primary positive factors are the card's good condition and the player's fame. Overall, the market for this specific card is quite soft. My appraisal reflects its status as a common base card from a mass-produced set.