2001 Upper Deck SP Game Bat Milestone Edition Frank Thomas Piece of the Action #FT-M
Frank Thomas · Upper Deck · Relic / Game-Used Bat
Player
Frank Thomas
Set
2001 Upper Deck SP Game Bat Milestone Edition - Piece of the Action
Year
2001
Card #
FT-M
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Relic cards from this era often suffer from thick cardstock chipping. Bottom right corner shows visible white wear. Centering appears slightly shifted to the right.
Category
Relic / Game-Used Bat
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate. Frank Thomas has a dedicated HOF collector base, though early 2000s standard relics have plateaued in value compared to rare parallels or autos.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $30.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $20-25, PSA 7: $35-45, PSA 8: $60-80. Note: Grading cost often exceeds the value gain for this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of Frank Thomas SP Piece of the Action bat cards range from $12.50 to $28.00 depending on corner condition. Graded PSA 8 examples occasionally reach $55-65.
Description
This 2001 Frank Thomas 'The Big Hurt' card features an authentic piece of game-used bat embedded in a diamond-shaped window. Part of the iconic SP Game Bat Milestone Edition, the card celebrates Thomas reaching his 7th career grand slam on 9/11/2000. It features a wood-grain aesthetic design and the 'Piece of the Action' branding.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player Frank Thomas, authentic game-used bat relic, celebrated career milestone, premium SP brand known for early relic innovation.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity is high. Upper Deck pioneered these relics; the bat texture is consistent with vintage ash/maple bats, and the 'Piece of the Action' embossed gold foil and wood grain printing are difficult to replicate. Confident High.
Flaws to Note
Visible white corner wear on the bottom right and bottom left. Minor edge chipping typical of thick modern cardstock. Likely surface micro-scratching on the high-gloss finish. Centering is roughly 60/40.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to its targeted search audience for HOF relics. COMC is a secondary option for set-builders.
Selling Tips
Use keywords like 'The Big Hurt', 'HOF', 'Game Used Bat', and 'Chicago White Sox'. Do not grade this card; the return on investment is unlikely to cover the grading fee. List as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer' enabled.