2001 Upper Deck Sweet Spot Juan Gonzalez #17
Juan Gonzalez · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Juan Gonzalez
Set
2001 Upper Deck Sweet Spot
Year
2001
Card #
17
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. Centering appears slightly heavy to the right (approx 65/35). Top left corner shows minor softening; edges appear clean but the thick card stock used for this set is prone to chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. Juan Gonzalez is a 'player collector' niche icon rather than a major hobby driver today. Base cards from this era have high supply and modest demand compared to the rare autograph inserts from the same set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $125-150. Note: Volume of graded base cards for this set is very low as most collectors only grade the 'Sweet Spot' autographs from this year.
Comparable Sales
Recent transactions show single raw base cards from the 2001 Sweet Spot set selling for $0.99 to $2.50 consistently. There are no recent sales of this specific card in a PSA 10 slab, indicating very low grading activity for base singles.
Description
This 2001 Upper Deck Sweet Spot card features 2-time AL MVP Juan Gonzalez during his stint with the Cleveland Indians. The design utilizes a matte finish with a large baseball graphic in the background and red foil stamping for the player name and 'Sweet Spot' logo. Gonzalez is captured in a classic follow-through swinging motion wearing the away Cleveland uniform.
Key Features
Features a Hall-of-Fame caliber player in Juan Gonzalez; part of the inaugural year of the popular 'Sweet Spot' brand which used premium thick card stock and high-end photography.
Authenticity Indicators
Upper Deck holographic logo on reverse; distinct matte texture of the 2001 Sweet Spot stock; crisp red foil stamping that is indented into the card surface. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Right-side centering bias; slight white stress showing on the top left corner tip; minor surface dimple visible near the player's belt under direct light.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer), COMC for long-term inventory, or as part of a Cleveland Indians team lot on Facebook Marketplace/Mercari.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the raw market value. Use high-resolution scans to show the foil is intact. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader using eBay Standard Envelope ($0.64 - $1.11) to keep costs low for the buyer.