Luis Pena
Pitcher · Milwaukee Brewers
Upper Deck MLB Artifacts #213
Year & Era
2006 — Modern Era
Card Type
Future Stars Serial Numbered Parallel /799
Grade
4-5 (VG-EX) estimated
Rarity
Common limited; serial numbered 357/799, but player demand is low.
Overall Assessment
A standard mid-2000s baseball rookie parallel. While limited to 799 copies, the condition issues and player lack of notoriety make this a low-value collector's item.
Condition Grade
4-5 (VG-EX) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front: 45/55 Left-Right, 60/40 Top-Bottom; appears reasonably centered but slightly shifted top-heavy.
Surface Condition
Fair/Good; visible scuffing and scratches on the dark bottom border and general surface dullness.
Corner Condition
Poor to Fair; significant whitening and softening visible on the top-right corner and bottom-right edge corner.
Edge Condition
Fair; visible chipping and white wear along the bottom edge and upper right-hand side.
Print Quality
Standard for 2006 Upper Deck; decent color saturation but prone to edge chipping on dark borders.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Lower than average condition due to visible edge and corner wear compared to 'pack fresh' specimens.
Authentication Tips
Verify the etched foil serial numbering and the 'Upper Deck' hologram technology often used on card backs of this era.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended; the card's Raw value is minimal and condition issues preclude a high grade.
Red Flags
Note: This is an MLB Baseball card, not a football card as requested in the prompt. No signs of alteration, just standard wear.
Provenance Notes
Distributed in hobby and retail packs of 2006 Upper Deck Artifacts.
Historical Context
Part of the mid-2000s trend of high-end 'Artifacts' branded products across multiple sports.
Market Trends
Stable at 'common' prices; the player did not reach a high level of MLB stardom.
Investment Potential
Low; common rookie of a non-star player in a mid-range condition.
Similar Cards
2006 Upper Deck Rookie Cards, Milwaukee Brewers team sets, other Artifacts parallels.
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and top-loader to prevent further edge chipping.
Interesting Facts
Luis Pena was a prospect in the Brewers organization; this card is part of the 'Future Stars' subset.