2002 Upper Deck Vintage Al Lopez #201
Al Lopez · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Al Lopez
Set
Upper Deck Vintage
Year
2002
Card #
201
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears reasonably well-balanced left to right and top to bottom, corners look sharp with minor typical modern card wear, edges are clean without visible chipping, and the surface displays a clean vintage-style black and white finish without prominent scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - Mostly appeals to team collectors, Hall of Fame player collectors, or fans of vintage-style retro insert sets rather than modern investor hype.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10.00 - $15.00, PSA 9: $20.00 - $30.00, PSA 10: $50.00 - $80.00
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common Upper Deck Vintage cards of retired players and Hall of Famers typically range between $0.99 and $2.99 on eBay.
Description
Up for consideration is a 2002 Upper Deck Vintage baseball card featuring Hall of Famer Al Lopez pictured as a catcher for the Dodgers. The card features a classic vintage design reminiscent of early 1950s baseball cards, complete with a sepia or black-and-white toned portrait, an orange and black team pennant graphic graphic in the lower-left corner displaying 'DODGERS', and the Upper Deck Vintage logo in the upper right. A great pickup for vintage design collectors and Hall of Fame player collectors.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player (Al Lopez), nostalgic retro design mimicking vintage 1950s sets, part of the popular Upper Deck Vintage throwback series.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Modern manufacturing techniques, clear Upper Deck Vintage logo imprint, correct card stock thickness, and sharp modern printing resolution.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner softening typical of modern card stock handling, potential minor surface dust trapped in the penny sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC (Check Out My Cards) as part of a bulk listing or low-cost single lot.
Selling Tips
Not recommended for professional grading due to low raw market value; grading costs would easily exceed the card value. Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a team bag using eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping.