1982 Topps K-Mart 20th Anniversary Joe Torre #23
Joe Torre · Topps · Insert / Commemorative / Box Set
Player
Joe Torre
Set
1982 Topps K-Mart 20th Anniversary (MVP Series)
Year
1982
Card #
#23
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly left-heavy; corners show slight softening; edges are clean; surface appears free of major wax/gum stains common for the era.
Category
Insert / Commemorative / Box Set
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is a 'junk wax' era commemorative card with extremely high supply and niche demand, primarily from Joe Torre team set collectors or 1980s nostalgia enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $150-250 (PSA 10s are rare due to mass production and poor quality control handling)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales consistently range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 9 examples have sold for roughly $25-40, while PSA 10s occasionally reach over $150 due to low pop counts for the specific grade.
Description
This 1982 Topps K-Mart 20th Anniversary card celebrates Joe Torre's 1971 National League MVP season. The card features a 'card-on-card' design, depicting a miniature 1972 Topps card within the yellow and white border of the K-Mart commemorative set. It includes a facsimile signature and noted position as 3rd Base.
Key Features
Hall of Fame manager and player Joe Torre; part of a nostalgic retail-exclusive set sold in boxes at K-Mart stores; commemorates his dominant 1971 MVP campaign.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. This card is part of a mass-produced set from the junk wax era and is not a target for counterfeiting. Correct card stock thickness and period-accurate printing patterns are visible.
Flaws to Note
The centering is shifted slightly towards the left border. Minimal softening on the top right corner. These card-on-card designs often suffer from 'snow' or white print dots in the black ink areas of the inner card image.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost 'Buy It Now' with $1 shipping) or COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory. It is often sold in 'Pick Your Card' bulk listings.
Selling Tips
It is generally not cost-effective to grade this card unless it is a perfect candidate for a PSA 10. For raw sales, use an eBay Standard Envelope to keep shipping costs under $1.00, as shipping usually exceeds the card's value.