2010 Upper Deck USA Baseball Jameson Taillon USA Future Watch Auto Jersey #027/899
Jameson Taillon · Upper Deck · Autograph, Jersey Relic, Numbered, Prospect
Player
Jameson Taillon
Set
2010 Upper Deck USA Baseball National Team
Year
2010
Card #
Not visible (Part of USA Future Watch Insert Set)
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering looks decent, but there is visible white chipping on the top right edge and corner, which is common for dark-bordered or thick premium card stock. The surface appears clean but jersey cards are prone to minor indentations.
Category
Autograph, Jersey Relic, Numbered, Prospect
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate. Taillon is a respected MLB veteran, but market interest is currently stable rather than 'hot.' Demand peaks when he is pitching well for a major market team like the Cubs.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $100-125 (Low ROI for grading cost)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for the /899 parallel range from $12 to $18. Higher-tier parallels (numbered to /99) fetch $40+. Taillon's 2011 Bowman Chrome autos remain his primary chase cards, keeping the USA inserts at a more affordable entry point.
Description
This is a 2010 Upper Deck USA Baseball Jameson Taillon 'USA Future Watch' card featuring an on-card blue ink autograph and a white game-used jersey swatch. The card is limited edition, hand-numbered 027/899. It depicts Taillon during his tenure with the 18U National Team. The design features a matte finish with gold foil accents and a holographic security seal behind the signature window.
Key Features
On-card signature (more desirable than stickers), game-used jersey relic, serial numbered to 899, and features Taillon as a top prospect before being the 2nd overall pick in the 2010 MLB Draft.
Authenticity Indicators
Upper Deck holographic seal present next to the signature window; blue ink shows natural flow and pressure consistent with an on-card autograph; card stock thickness is correct for the 2010 USA set. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant white chipping on the top right corner and along the upper edge. Minor softening on the bottom left corner. Typical 'thick card' edge wear which often limits these to a grade of 8.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform due to the wide reach for team collectors (Cubs, Pirates, Yankees) and USA Baseball enthusiasts. COMC is a good secondary option for long-term consignment.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading will likely exceed the value added due to the visible edge wear. List it as 'Jameson Taillon 2010 Upper Deck USA Auto Jersey /899' and use high-quality photos outside of a top loader to show the surface, then ship in a bubble mailer (ground advantage) rather than a plain envelope due to the card's thickness.