AI Appraisal Estimate

A group of nine ice hockey trading cards displayed in a plastic binder sleeve. The collection features items consistent with the 1990-91 Pro Set series and the 2021-22 Upper Deck SP Authentic/SP Hockey lines. The top row includes three Pro Set cards (numbers 379, 381, and 382) depicting Sergei Makarov, Mark Messier, and dual-subject Andy Moog/Reggie Lemelin. The middle row contains two Upper Deck 'Authentic Profiles' cards (William Karlsson AP-19 and Tyler Bertuzzi AP-17) and one Pro Set Bob Johnson card (number 674). The bottom row consists of three identical Upper Deck 'SP Rookie Authentics' cards for Alex Barre-Boulet (number 135), which bear text stating they include player-worn memorabilia certified by Upper Deck. The owner's note attributes these to the years 1990 and 2021-2022, which is stylistically consistent with the printed copyright dates of '© Pro Set © NHL & NHLPA 1990' and '© 2022 UDC' visible on the cards. All items appear to be in good visual condition, housed within protective plastic pockets which obstruct a direct physical assessment of surface texture or corner sharpness. Authenticity cannot be confirmed without professional in-person grading and verification of holograms and security features.

Based on my visual review of the image provided, I have assessed this collection of nine hockey trading cards. The group appears to consist of items consistent with the 1990-91 Pro Set series and the 2021-22 Upper Deck SP Authentic line, as noted in the user submission. While the cards bear markings and logos consistent with these manufacturers, I cannot verify their status as licensed products from a photograph alone. The 1990 Pro Set cards, including the Mark Messier and Sergei Makarov examples, were produced in very high volumes during what is often termed the 'junk wax era.' Unless these specific examples were to achieve a top-tier professional grade (such as PSA 10), their individual market value remains nominal, typically under a dollar each. The 2021-22 Upper Deck cards, specifically the three 'SP Rookie Authentics' featuring Alex Barre-Boulet, suggest the inclusion of player-worn memorabilia. If these are indeed the cards they appear to be, they carry slightly more interest, though Barre-Boulet is not currently a high-demand Tier 1 prospect. The value estimate of $15.00 - $35.00 assumes the items are legitimate and in the 'Near Mint' condition they appear to be through the plastic. Because physical texture, edge wear, and the integrity of the memorabilia swatches cannot be determined without an in-person inspection, this estimate is a hypothesis. If these cards were found to be reproductions or if the memorabilia inserts were compromised, the value would drop to a negligible amount. To confirm these values, a professional third-party grading service would need to examine the cards for surface integrity and centering.