1983 Topps Dave Winfield All Star #599
Dave Winfield · Topps · Base / All Star Subset
Player
Dave Winfield
Set
1983 Topps Baseball Base Set
Year
1983
Card #
#599
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is shifted left/right (~35/65), corners show visible whitening and softening (especially bottom left), and there is a noticeable surface dimple/print defect above the hat.
Category
Base / All Star Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While Winfield is a Hall of Famer, this is a high-population base subset card from a mass-produced era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 4: $5-7
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card consistently fall between $0.50 and $2.50 plus shipping. High-grade PSA 9 copies sell for $30-40, but this specific card's condition prevents it from reaching that tier.
Description
This 1983 Topps Dave Winfield card features the '82 All-Star design with a bright yellow background and red diamond inset. Dave is pictured in his New York Yankees cap. The card has a classic early 80s aesthetic with bold 'All Star American League' block lettering at the top and blue player name text at the bottom. This is card #599 from the iconic 1983 set characterized by the dual-photo front design (though this All-Star subset uses a single portrait).
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1983 Topps design, popular All-Star subset designation.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card shows correct 1983 Topps card stock (grayish/tan chipboard), semi-gloss finish, and standard halftone printing dots. This card is from the 'junk wax' era and is rarely counterfeited due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Centering is heavy toward the left border. Visible fraying and softening on all four corners. A distinct indentation or print mark is visible on the yellow surface above the player's cap. Slight edge wear on the top border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or in a Hall of Fame lot. Given the low value, it is a great candidate for a COMC (Check Out My Cards) submission or a local card shop dollar bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) significantly exceeds the market value of a PSA 5 or 6. To maximize value, bundle it with other 1983 Topps Yankees or other Winfield cards. If listing alone, use a penny sleeve and top loader to prevent further corner damage.