1983 Topps Jim Rice #115
Jim Rice · Topps · Base
Player
Jim Rice
Set
1983 Topps Base Set
Year
1983
Card #
#115
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card has strong centering from left-to-right but appears slightly bottom-heavy. Corners show minor touch-white wear, particularly on the bottom left. Edges look clean, and the surface appears free of major wax stains common for this era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Jim Rice is a respected Hall of Famer with a dedicated Red Sox following, but high-volume production in 1983 makes raw common cards plentiful.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-25, PSA 8: $40-50, PSA 9: $120-150
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $4.00 including shipping. PSA 8 copies consistently sell between $35 and $50. PSA 9 copies have seen a rise toward $130, while PSA 10 examples can reach $800+ due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering in this set.
Description
Featured is a beautiful 1983 Topps Jim Rice card (#115). This iconic dual-photo design shows the Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer in both a vivid close-up portrait and a secondary action shot following through on a swing. The card features the classic blue and white border design synonymous with the 83 Topps set.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player; Iconic 1983 Topps dual-image design; High-grade potential for a vintage-era card; Features Rice on the Boston Red Sox during his prime years.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card displays the correct pixelation and dot-pattern printing from the 1980s Topps factory processes. The card stock shows the correct thickness and brown/gray pulp back associated with 1983 production. This card is rarely counterfeited due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
A slight touch of corner wear is visible on the bottom-left corner. Centering is approximately 45/55 top-to-bottom. The white border shows very light toning characteristic of 40-year-old card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a low-cost 'Buy It Now' item or as part of a Hall of Fame lot. Could also be sold in a local card shop's value bin or at a regional card show.
Selling Tips
Unless this card is flawless under 10x magnification, it is generally not worth the cost of grading ($15-20+) as the market value for mid-grades barely covers the fees. To sell raw, use a high-resolution scan or clear photo in a penny sleeve and top loader. Use the 'eBay Standard Envelope' shipping option for $1.00-$1.50 to keep the total price competitive for buyers.