1982 Topps Pete Redfern #538
Pete Redfern · Topps · Base
Player
Pete Redfern
Set
1982 Topps Baseball
Year
1982
Card #
#538
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Significant edge wear, rounded corners, surface scratches, and top-heavy centering (approx 70/30).
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Common card from a high-production 'junk wax' era player who is not a Hall of Famer. Primarily of interest to Twins team set builders or set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-10, PSA 4: $8-15, PSA 2: $2-5 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for common cards from the 1982 Topps set in this condition range from $0.10 to $1.00. High-grade PSA 10 examples of this card only reach $20-30; lower grades rarely sell individually.
Description
1982 Topps Pete Redfern card featuring a dynamic action shot of the Minnesota Twins pitcher mid-delivery. The card design includes the iconic 'hockey stick' color blocks for the team name in blue and the player name in red, with a yellow 'PITCHER' ribbon banner in the upper right. A facsimile autograph is present across the bottom of the photo.
Key Features
Vintage 1980s Topps design, Minnesota Twins team collectibility, facsimile signature.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage card stock (cardboard), characteristic 1982 Topps print dot pattern, natural age-related toning on the reverse. High confidence in authenticity; this card is not known to be faked.
Flaws to Note
The card shows heavy wear on all four corners, especially the top left. Significant edge chipping is visible across the top border. There are noticeable surface scratches in the black ink of the photo area and the centering is significantly shifted toward the top edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot of 1982 Topps cards on eBay, at a local card show in a 'dollar bin', or through COMC for set builders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees are significantly higher than the market value. When listing, mention '1982 Topps Twins' to attract team collectors. Best sold in a bundle with other 1980s Twins players.