1989 Topps Nintendo Game Pack Zelda II: The Adventure of Link #9 Link Screen 9
Link (Zelda Series) · Topps (Licensed by Nintendo of America Inc.) · Scratch-off Game Card
Player
Link (Zelda Series)
Set
1989 Topps Nintendo Game Packs (Series 1)
Year
1989
Card #
9 (Link Screen 9)
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Unscratched. Centering is significantly shifted left-to-right (approx 70/30). Corners show visible softening, particularly the bottom right. Surface appears clean with light handling wear.
Category
Scratch-off Game Card
Manufacturer
Topps (Licensed by Nintendo of America Inc.)
Demand Level
Moderate-Strong. Retro gaming memorabilia is currently a hot market, though collectors prioritize perfectly centered 'Gem Mint' copies.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $35-45, PSA 6: $55-70, PSA 8: $150-200. Value dropped significantly by centering issues and corner wear.
Comparable Sales
Raw unscratched copies of Link Screen #9 typically sell for $15-20. PSA 10 examples can reach $1,000+, but condition flaws on this specific copy likely cap its potential below $100 even if graded.
Description
This is a vintage 1989 Topps Nintendo Game Pack card featuring Link from 'The Adventure of Link' for the NES. The card features a vibrant desert scene with Link, cacti, and an enemy (Bit), along with several intact silver scratch-off circles. This scratch-off game was part of a popular interactive set released at the height of NES mania. The back typically contains game instructions and a different scratch-off game.
Key Features
Highly collectible video game crossover; features iconic character Link; unscratched condition is rare for this type of interactivity; nostalgic 1980s Nintendo memorabilia.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1989 Nintendo of America copyright text alignment; matte card stock texture characteristic of Topps standard sets; 'Link Screen 9' vertical text is sharp. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias (narrow white border on the left); soft and slightly dinged bottom right corner; minor edge whitening; horizontal orientation makes centering defects more apparent to graders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for retro gaming), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or specialized Vintage Video Game Facebook groups.
Selling Tips
Do not scratch the silver circles as this destroys the value for high-end collectors. Use keywords like 'NES', 'Zelda II', and 'Unscratched'. Ship in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader inside a bubble mailer.