1982 Kmart 20th Anniversary Vida Blue #N/A
Vida Blue · Topps (distributed by Kmart) · Insert / Promo Set
Player
Vida Blue
Set
1982 Kmart 20th Anniversary
Year
1982
Card #
Not visible
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right on the front, corners show minor rounding typical of these boxed sets, edges are clean with slight chipping on the top border, surface appears clean with standard gloss.
Category
Insert / Promo Set
Manufacturer
Topps (distributed by Kmart)
Demand Level
Low - These boxed set inserts were heavily produced and are readily available, appealing mostly to set builders and Vida Blue or Oakland Athletics team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $15 - $25, PSA 8: $25 - $40, PSA 9: $50 - $75
Comparable Sales
Raw individual cards from this set typically sell for $1.00 to $3.00 plus shipping on eBay and COMC. Complete sets generally trade in the $10 - $25 range.
Description
This is a 1982 Kmart 20th Anniversary insert card featuring Athletics pitcher Vida Blue. The card features a facsimile autograph printed directly on the image area, replicating a vintage Topps design format with a prominent blue border and the Kmart 1962-1982 logo at the top. The bottom banner highlights his 1971 MVP American League achievement.
Key Features
Features former AL MVP Vida Blue in his Oakland Athletics uniform. Part of the popular 1982 Kmart 20th Anniversary boxed set distributed exclusively through Kmart stores.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Standard card stock and glossy finish consistent with 1982 Topps/Kmart factory boxed sets. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering bias. Minor corner softness and typical factory cut roughness along the upper edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best as part of a complete set or lot), or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to grade due to the low raw market value. Best sold raw as part of a complete 1982 Kmart set or bundled with other Oakland Athletics vintage cards.