1983 O-Pee-Chee George Foster #182
George Foster · O-Pee-Chee (under license from Topps) · Base
Player
George Foster
Set
1983 O-Pee-Chee Baseball
Year
1983
Card #
182
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) / PSA 9 (Mint) OC. Centering is heavily shifted to the left (approx 75/25), which is common for OPC, but corners appear exceptionally sharp and edges are clean with typical rough OPC cuts.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
O-Pee-Chee (under license from Topps)
Demand Level
Moderate. Foster is a popular player for Big Red Machine and 80s Mets team collectors. High-grade OPC cards have a niche but dedicated collector base due to their scarcity relative to Topps.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $60-85, PSA 10: $250+
Comparable Sales
Topps versions sell for $1 or less. O-Pee-Chee versions in raw Near-Mint condition typically fetch $3-7. Recent PSA 9 examples of similar stars from this set range from $50-$100 depending on eye appeal.
Description
A beautiful 1983 O-Pee-Chee George Foster featuring the iconic large 'METS' block text and the distinct O-Pee-Chee logo in the upper right. The card shows Foster in his classic Mets pinstripes with his signature sunglasses, follow-through batting stance. This Canadian release features the classic O-Pee-Chee card stock and rough-cut edges.
Key Features
O-Pee-Chee variation (lower print run than Topps), 1977 NL MVP, former Big Red Machine member in Mets attire, sharp corners, vibration colors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock shows the correct bright/white back characteristic of OPC vs the darker Topps cream stock. The rough-cut edges are a signature of the Canadian wire-cutting process at the time.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias. The left border is noticeably narrower than the right. Typical O-Pee-Chee 'rough cut' along the bottom edge, though this is generally accepted by graders for this specific set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card, especially if sold as part of a lot or if graded. COMC is also a strong choice for individual mid-tier vintage cards.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card unless you believe it can hit a PSA 9 despite the centering. The cost of grading ($19-25) currently exceeds the raw value. Use keywords like 'OPC', 'Canada', and 'L-R Centering' in your listing description.