1985 Fleer Goose Gossage #535
Rich "Goose" Gossage · Fleer · Base
Player
Rich "Goose" Gossage
Set
1985 Fleer
Year
1985
Card #
#535
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Mentoring is heavily shifted left-to-right (approx 75/25). Right-side edges show visible chipping against the blue border. Top-right corner shows slight softening. Surface appears clean with decent color saturation.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. While Gossage is a beloved Hall of Famer, this is a late-career base card with a high survival rate. Demand is primarily from Padres team set collectors and HOF player completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-$10, PSA 7: $12-$18, PSA 8: $25-$35
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples usually sell for $20-$30, while PSA 9s can reach $60-$80, but this specific copy would not reach those levels due to centering.
Description
This 1985 Fleer Goose Gossage #535 features the Hall of Fame closer in his San Diego Padres pinstripes. The card utilizes the classic 1985 Fleer dark blue border design with a yellow nameplate at the bottom. Gossage is depicted in a portrait-style shot at the stadium. This card captures the 'Goose' during his successful tenure with the Padres, shortly after their 1984 World Series appearance.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1980s Fleer blue-border design, features Gossage during his Padres era where he remained a dominant relief force.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. Card stock matches 1985 Fleer production; the print pattern in the flesh tones and the 'Padres' logo on the jersey are consistent with period lithography. This card is not a common target for counterfeiting due to its high population and relatively low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues, typical for 1985 Fleer. Visible white 'chipping' on the right-hand blue edge. Minor corner wear on the upper right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/Standard Envelope listing), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-tail selling, or as part of a bulk Hall of Fame lot on Facebook Marketplace.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card; the centering and edge wear will prevent a high grade, making the grading fee significantly higher than the card's value. Use eBay's 'Standard Envelope' shipping for $0.60-$1.00 to keep the total price attractive to buyers. Ensure the listing mentions 'Hall of Fame' and 'Padres'.