1986 Topps Traded Kevin Mitchell RC #73T
Kevin Mitchell · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Kevin Mitchell
Set
1986 Topps Traded
Year
1986
Card #
#73T
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT) based on centering
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. While Mitchell was a massive star in the late 80s/early 90s, his market is largely driven by Mets team collectors and 1980s nostalgia enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $350-450
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.50 plus shipping. PSA 9 examples have recently consolidated around the $50 mark, while rare PSA 10s command a significant premium due to the difficulty of finding perfectly centered copies in this set.
Description
This is a classic 1986 Topps Traded rookie card of New York Mets legend and 1989 NL MVP Kevin Mitchell. The card features Mitchell in his early Mets road jersey, leaning on a bat inscribed with '35'. Part of the highly sought-after 'Traded' set known for its high white card stock compared to the standard 1986 base set.
Key Features
Legitimate Kevin Mitchell Rookie Card; 1986 Mets World Series connection; Distinctive white card stock limited to the Traded/Tiffany boxed sets.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Card exhibits the correct bright white card stock for the Traded series, clear font resolution in the 'Mitchell' text, and period-accurate color saturation. This card is rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
The centering is shifted significantly to the right (approx 65/35 or 70/30). There is visible soft white wear on the top left corner tip. Minor surface 'dimples' or print artifacts are visible in the blue jersey area under bright light.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card. Due to the low raw value, it is ideal for a 'Buy It Now' listing or as part of a 1986 Mets team set bundle.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card; the grading fees will exceed the market value of a PSA 7 or 8. List it as '1986 Topps Traded Kevin Mitchell RC Mets' and ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracked shipping.