1989 Topps Double Dragon Scratch-Off Game Card D.D. Screen 3
Billy Lee and Jimmy Lee (Characters) · Topps (under license from Tradewest/American Technos) · Insert / Game Card / Scratch-Off
Player
Billy Lee and Jimmy Lee (Characters)
Set
1989 Topps Nintendo Double Dragon Scratch-Offs
Year
1989
Card #
D.D. Screen 3
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6-7 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right and bottom. Corners show minor softening. Surface appears clean with unscratched silver latex circles.
Category
Insert / Game Card / Scratch-Off
Manufacturer
Topps (under license from Tradewest/American Technos)
Demand Level
Moderate - Niche. High demand among retro Nintendo (NES) collectors and vintage Topps completionists, but lower volume compared to mainstream sports cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $25-35, PSA 8: $50-70, PSA 9: $120-150+
Comparable Sales
Unscratched individual cards typically sell for $8-15 on eBay. Graded PSA 9 copies have reached $150 in recent years, but the market is thin. Complete unscratched sets are the most liquid form of this card.
Description
Vintage 1989 Topps Double Dragon scratch-off game card featuring 'D.D. Screen 3' action. The card depicts the Lee brothers in classic 8-bit aesthetic artwork typical of the NES era. This specific card has all 12 silver scratch-off circles intact, which is highly desirable for collectors of vintage non-sports gaming items.
Key Features
Unscratched status is the primary value driver; iconic 1980s video game IP; cross-over appeal between vintage card collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. Printed on standard 1989 Topps card stock (gray/brown pulp back). Correct copyright string for Tradewest/American Technos. Specific texture of the silver scratch-off latex is consistent with late 80s production.
Flaws to Note
Slightly off-center from top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Minor corner wear consistent with age and storage in a non-protective environment. Some faint edge whitening on the lower-right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for niche non-sports), COMC, or vintage gaming Facebook groups. Heritage Auctions for high-grade bulk lots of 80s gaming cards.
Selling Tips
Do not scratch the circles as this destroys the value of the card. Use keywords like 'NES', 'Nintendo', and 'Unscratched'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader to prevent surface friction that might mar the silver latex.