2002 Upper Deck Sweet Spot Classics Tommy Lasorda #87
Tommy Lasorda · Upper Deck · Insert
Player
Tommy Lasorda
Set
Upper Deck Sweet Spot Classics
Year
2002
Card #
87
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears relatively even, sharp corners with minor softening on bottom right, clean edges, and good surface gloss with light handling wear.
Category
Insert
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate - Stable collector base for Dodgers legends and manager cards, though modern inserts from the early 2000s have niche appeal.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 9: $30.00 - $50.00, PSA 10: $100.00 - $150.00
Comparable Sales
Similar raw early 2000s Upper Deck insert cards of Hall of Fame managers and vintage players typically sell in the $3 to $10 range on eBay.
Description
Up for consideration is a 2002 Upper Deck Sweet Spot Classics baseball card featuring legendary Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, card #87. The card features a distinct vintage-style sepia and gold design with a baseball stitch background pattern, silver foil borders, and the Upper Deck Sweet Spot Classics branding at the bottom.
Key Features
Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda, classic Upper Deck design aesthetic, part of a popular nostalgic insert set celebrating baseball legends.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard card stock thickness, crisp foil stamping, and correct Upper Deck holographic elements on the front.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner wear on the bottom right corner, minor surface scuffing visible on the metallic silver borders under direct light.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are the best platforms for selling modern inserts and manager cards to reach a national collector base.
Selling Tips
Sell raw unless you are bundling with other high-value cards, as grading costs will likely outweigh the margin on this specific card. Ship securely in a penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag within a bubble mailer.
Notes
1989 Tommy Lasorda sweet spot