Market outlook
Stable Outlook 7/10
The card has consistent collector interest due to Tiger Woods’ enduring legacy, but supply remains adequate enough that prices are usually driven more by grade than by true scarcity.
Next months. Likely to remain stable with small grade-driven fluctuations, especially if high-grade examples continue to trade actively.
Long term. Over 1-3 years, strong graded examples should hold value well and may appreciate gradually, while raw copies are likely to stay near low single-digit price levels.
History
Tiger Woods is one of the most influential golfers in modern sports history. He turned professional in 1996 and quickly transformed golf’s popularity, race-and-sport visibility, and commercial profile through his dominance, charisma, and record-setting victories. The Tiger Woods Collection and Tiger’s Tales inserts were issued during the peak of his early-career fame, when collectors and casual sports fans were both highly interested in Tiger memorabilia and parallel golf products.
First released in 2001 as part of Upper Deck’s Tiger Woods Collection / Tiger’s Tales golf card program, distributed through the 2001 Upper Deck Tiger Woods Collection tin/set format.
- Card #TT28 is listed in the 2001 Upper Deck Tiger’s Tales set and is not a rookie card.
- The set was produced as a limited-edition Tiger Woods-themed release by Upper Deck in 2001.
- Price guide data shows modest raw value but significantly higher prices for high-grade copies, especially graded 10 and better.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Uncommon
- Print run
- Low
- First printed in
- 2001 Upper Deck Tiger's Tales
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- Medium
- Limited-edition themed release rather than a mass flagship base card
- Higher-grade examples are much scarcer than raw copies
- Tiger Woods subject matter sustains collector demand across golf and general sports-card markets
Collector notes
Condition. Check centering, corner whitening, edge wear, and surface scuffs or print lines. Because early-2000s glossy sports inserts often show scratches and small handling marks, surface condition is especially important. Higher-grade copies are much more sensitive to centering and corner sharpness.
Storage. Store the card in a penny sleeve and semi-rigid holder or top loader, then keep it in a dry, cool environment away from sunlight. If the card is valuable or potentially gradeable, minimize handling and consider submission-grade storage with a clean, scratch-free sleeve.
Authenticity. Verify the card number TT28, the 2001 Upper Deck Tiger’s Tales branding, and the correct Tiger Woods Collection design details. Because the card is not a high-end autograph issue, most authenticity concerns are about altered reprints, trim jobs, or misrepresented graded copies rather than sophisticated counterfeits. Cross-check the set checklist and graded population entry when buying slabbed examples.
