1988 Topps Jim Lindeman #618
Jim Lindeman · Topps · Base Card
Player
Jim Lindeman
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
#618
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. The card exhibits strong eye appeal but appears slightly off-center (heavy to the right boarder). Minimal corner wear is visible, but the surface shows standard 'junk wax' era printing artifacts/graininess.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is considered part of the 'Junk Wax' era where production runs were in the millions. Demand is mostly limited to set builders or St. Louis Cardinals team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-50 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies frequently sell in 'penny boxes' at card shows or as part of large lots for less than $0.25 per card. Recently, PSA 10 copies have sold between $30 and $45, but even high-grade PSA 9s often struggle to clear $15.
Description
This 1988 Topps Jim Lindeman card features the St. Louis Cardinals first baseman in his classic road grey uniform. The design is iconic for its color-coordinated team name banner at the bottom and the distinct blue border surrounding the player photo. The reverse features full career statistics and a small cartoon about the player.
Key Features
Classic 1988 Topps design; features a member of the popular 1980s St. Louis Cardinals; high nostalgia value for collectors of the era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The cardboard stock, dot matrix print pattern, and 'T' logo placement are consistent with genuine factory production. This card is not currently targeted by counterfeiters due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Centering is shifted notably to the right. Common for this set, the card stock is prone to minor edge chipping. Some surface spotting and typical grainy print quality characteristic of 1980s Topps production.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a large bulk lot on eBay, at a local yard sale, or through a COMC 'bulk' submission. Selling as a single card is generally not cost-effective due to shipping fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is for personal sentimental reasons; the grading fee will be significantly higher than the card's resale value. List it as part of a 1988 Topps complete set or a St. Louis Cardinals team lot to maximize interest.