1998 Topps Gold Label Bobby Smith #12
Bobby Smith · Topps · Parallel
Player
Bobby Smith
Set
1998 Topps Gold Label
Year
1998
Card #
12
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border, but corners look sharp and edges are clean with minimal surface wear.
Category
Parallel
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche player market with demand primarily driven by team collectors (Tampa Bay Devil Rays) or set builders of 1998 Topps Gold Label.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of similar common 1998 Topps Gold Label base and parallel cards generally sell between $0.99 and $3.00 on eBay and COMC.
Description
Offering a 1998 Topps Gold Label baseball card featuring Bobby Smith of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. This card features a stunning gold foil border and background design, characteristic of the Gold Label release, along with the iconic Topps All-Star Rookie trophy emblem in the lower right corner. The player is captured in motion wearing the Devil Rays road grey uniform. A nice vintage parallel piece for 90s baseball card collectors.
Key Features
1998 Topps Gold Label parallel set, striking gold foil design, Topps All-Star Rookie cup subset, early Tampa Bay Devil Rays franchise era.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock and printing quality consistent with late 1990s Topps production. Foil reflection and color hues match authentic factory output. Confidence: High. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-heavy centering on the front border. Minor surface scratching typical of reflective/foil cards from this era if inspected under direct light.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC or eBay (using standard envelope shipping to minimize costs for low-value items).
Selling Tips
Not recommended for professional grading due to grading fees exceeding the final value. Sell raw as part of a team lot or list individually with clear scans showing the gold foil condition. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a rigid mailer.