1984 Topps Garry Templeton #268
Garry Templeton · Topps · Base Card
Player
Garry Templeton
Set
1984 Topps Base
Year
1984
Card #
268
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card displays strong centering (approx. 55/45 left-to-right), but the top-left corner shows slight softening and there is visible white chipping along the top horizontal edge. The surface appears clean but lacks the gloss required for a Mint grade.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Garry Templeton is a respected player but not a Hall of Famer. Demand is primarily driven by Padres team collectors or set builders looking for high-grade completions.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-40, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading costs would exceed the market value for this specific card unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell in lots for pennies. Recent individual eBay sales for high-grade raw copies range from $0.99 to $1.50 including shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $30 range, while PSA 10s are scarce and command a premium from registries.
Description
This 1984 Topps Garry Templeton card features the classic vertical design with a bold yellow 'PADRES' header. Templeton is shown in his pinstriped San Diego home uniform with orange wristbands, captured mid-swing. The card includes the secondary circle 'SS' position marker and the iconic RAK patches on the sleeve, honoring the late owner Ray Kroc.
Key Features
Features Garry Templeton, a 3-time All-Star and Silver Slugger winner. Part of the iconic 1984 Topps set known for its dual-image layout (though this specific card uses a single action shot). Contains the 'RAK' memorial patch on the jersey sleeve.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic 1984 Topps cards use a specific grey-brown pulp cardstock on the reverse. The dot-matrix printing pattern in the 'PADRES' yellow text and the registration of the black borders are consistent with original production.
Flaws to Note
Visible white chipping on the top black border; slight corner wear on the top left and bottom left; minor surface dimple visible near the 'T' in Topps; typical 1980s card stock porosity.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or as part of a bulk Padres team lot. Also a good candidate for COMC (Check Out My Cards) where set builders browse for specific numbers.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it will score a PSA 10. For raw sales, use a high-resolution scan of both sides. List as '1984 Topps Garry Templeton #268 Padres' and ship via eBay Standard Envelope ($1.00 or less) to keep costs competitive.