1989 Topps Nintendo Super Mario Bros. Sticker #1 Mario (Yellow Background)
Mario (Nintendo Character) · Topps / Nintendo of America · Sticker / Insert
Player
Mario (Nintendo Character)
Set
1989 Topps Nintendo Super Mario Bros. Stickers
Year
1989
Card #
1
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card displays sharp color and clean edges, however, centering is significantly shifted to the right on the sticker die-cut relative to the card stock, and there are minor white specks on the top edge.
Category
Sticker / Insert
Manufacturer
Topps / Nintendo of America
Demand Level
Strong. There is a massive crossover market between sports card collectors and retro video game collectors (Nintendo/Pokemon).
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $35-50, PSA 7: $60-85, PSA 8: $200-250+
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for unpeeled stickers in similar condition have ranged from $12 to $30. PSA 7 copies have recently sold in the $65 range, while PSA 9 copies can exceed $1,000 depending on the current market of the Super Mario Bros. movie or game releases.
Description
Authentic 1989 Topps Nintendo sticker featuring an iconic illustration of Mario pointing upwards alongside the 'SUPER MARIO BROS.' logo. This sticker features the vibrant yellow background variant. The die-cut sticker remains intact and unpeeled on the original card backing.
Key Features
Features the lead mascot of the franchise; highly desirable 80s pop culture cross-collectible; part of the inaugural 1989 Topps Nintendo set which is experiencing a resurgence in value due to retro gaming trends.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct 1989 Nintendo copyright text font/size; proper thick card stock for Topps stickers of that era; characteristic matte finish on the yellow background with slight semi-gloss on the sticker portion.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering issues (common for this set). Light surface wear and minor corner softness on the bottom-right corner of the backing card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay remains the best platform for this specific niche. Heritage Auctions or Goldin are better for high-grade PSA 9s or 10s, but raw or mid-grade stickers perform well in 7-day eBay auctions.
Selling Tips
Do not peel the sticker as it loses 95% of its value once removed. Use a standard 20pt top loader and penny sleeve. Use keywords like 'Vintage Nintendo', '1989 Topps', and 'NES' in the listing title. Grading is recommended only if you believe it can achieve a PSA 8 or higher.