1988 Topps Dave Schmidt #152
Dave Schmidt · Topps · Base Card
Player
Dave Schmidt
Set
1988 Topps Base Set
Year
1988
Card #
#152
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly shifted to the right (approx 75/25). Bottom-right corner shows visible softness, and there is slight edge wear along the top.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This card was produced in massive quantities during the 'Junk Wax' era and features a non-star player, leading to high availability and low market competition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $8.00; PSA 9: $12.00 - $18.00; PSA 10: $40.00 - $60.00 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card typically hover around $0.99 (usually including shipping). PSA 10 examples have sold for $20-$40, but such grades are rare for this specific card due to its low value-to-cost ratio.
Description
This 1988 Topps Dave Schmidt card features a classic portrait of the Baltimore Orioles pitcher. The design includes the iconic 1988 large team name graphic at the bottom and the Topps logo in the upper left. The card back features a bright orange stock with comprehensive career statistics and a 'Topps Trivia' section.
Key Features
Classic 1988 Topps junk-wax era design; Baltimore Orioles team affiliation; Career pitching statistics on reverse.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features correct 'Topps' logo typography, card stock thickness typical of the 1988 production run, and standard semi-gloss finish. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias; dinged bottom-right corner; visible white chipping on the blue border edges; potential surface scuffing common for this set's glossy paper stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is most viable on COMC (Check Out My Cards) or in a physical 'common' bin at a local card shop.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fee would be roughly 100x the card's actual market value. Market it as part of a '1988 Topps Complete Set' or an 'Orioles Team Lot' to maximize the chance of a sale. Use 'Free Shipping' in a plain white envelope (PWE) to attract low-budget set builders.