1982 Topps Fernando Valenzuela #195
Fernando Valenzuela · Topps · Base
Player
Fernando Valenzuela
Set
1982 Topps Baseball
Year
1982
Card #
#195
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (NM) due to visible top border centering issues and slight corner wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Stable collector demand driven by vintage nostalgia and Valenzuela's enduring legacy with the Dodgers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25, PSA 8: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition generally sell for $2 to $5 plus shipping on eBay. PSA 7 copies typically realize around $15 to $20.
Description
This is a 1982 Topps Baseball card featuring legendary Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, card number 195. The front features a horizontal layout with a large circular portrait of Valenzuela overlaid on the right and an action shot of him pitching on the left. The player's name is displayed in a stylized orange and yellow ribbon banner at the bottom right. The Topps logo is in the lower-left corner inside the blue border.
Key Features
Features the iconic 1982 Topps dual-photo design. Highlights Fernando Valenzuela during the height of 'Fernandomania' following his historic 1981 Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award season.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Card stock, printing dot patterns, and colors match standard 1982 Topps production. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to high print runs.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable top-heavy centering where the top white border is significantly thinner than the bottom border. Minor corner softening is visible on the top-right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are best for lower-value vintage cards like this. Local card shops or card shows are also good options if selling in bulk.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is not economically viable to grade this specific card through PSA or BGS since grading fees would exceed the added value. Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top loader using standard eBay listings.