2009 Upper Deck USA Baseball Cody Wheeler USA Triple Jersey #USA-36
Cody Wheeler · Upper Deck · Relic / Triple Game-Used Jersey
Player
Cody Wheeler
Set
2009 Upper Deck USA Baseball National Team Retail
Year
2009
Card #
#USA-36
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). Thick relic cards from this set are prone to significant edge chipping and corner softness. The image shows visible whitening on the bottom left corner and minor surface wear.
Category
Relic / Triple Game-Used Jersey
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Niche. Cody Wheeler had a standout collegiate career at Coastal Carolina but limited professional impact, making this primarily a 'player collector' or 'team collector' item.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15.00 - $25.00; PSA 9: $35.00 - $50.00. (Note: Grading is not recommended as costs exceed market value).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for mid-tier 2009 USA Jersey relics typically range from $1.00 to $6.00 depending on the player. Similar Cody Wheeler relics have sold for roughly $3.00 in raw condition.
Description
This 2009 Upper Deck USA Baseball card features Cody Wheeler, a pitcher for the National Team. The card highlights a prominent 'USA' die-cut window featuring three distinct navy blue game-used jersey swatches. The design includes a gold foil Upper Deck logo and USA Baseball logo, set against a stadium backdrop with a matte finish. The left border is accented with a red and blue 'National Team' banner.
Key Features
Features three player-worn or game-used jersey swatches; official USA Baseball licensing; part of a popular era for collegiate and national team prospect collecting.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Upper Deck gold foil stamping; textured jersey material visible in windows; correct card stock thickness for 2009 relic issues. Not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear on the bottom left; slight chipping on the thick card stock edges typical of 2009 Upper Deck relic products; potential surface micro-scratching on the foil elements.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory, or Facebook Baseball Card group 'dollar boxes'.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will be significantly higher than the card's resale value. List it with keywords like 'Relic', 'Game Used', and 'Team USA'. Use a bubble mailer for protection, as the thickness makes it unsuitable for standard envelopes.