1982 Topps Kmart 20th Anniversary Reggie Jackson MVP #12
Reggie Jackson · Topps · Insert / Box Set / Commemorative
Player
Reggie Jackson
Set
1982 Topps Kmart 20th Anniversary MVP series
Year
1982
Card #
#12
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Poor centering, soft/rounded corners, visible edge chipping on blue borders, and surface debris/scuffing.
Category
Insert / Box Set / Commemorative
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. While Reggie Jackson is highly collectible, this specific set was printed in massive quantities during the 'junk wax' era, leading to an oversupply in the current market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $250+ (Note: Grading this specific card in current lower condition is not recommended as costs exceed value).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card consistently range from $0.99 to $2.50 including shipping. PSA 9 examples occasionally sell for $40, but cards in this visible condition are often sold in bulk lots for pennies per card.
Description
This 1982 Topps Kmart 20th Anniversary card features Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson celebrating his 1973 American League MVP season with the Oakland A's. The card design utilizes a nostalgic 1970s aesthetic, featuring a classic A's action shot within a blue and white frame, branded with the Kmart 20th Anniversary logo (1962-1982).
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame outfielder 'Mr. October' Reggie Jackson; mass-marketed commemorative set released through Kmart retail stores; highlights his historic 1973 MVP season.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. This set is printed on characteristic 1980s matte cardstock. It was mass-produced in such high volume that counterfeiting is extremely rare and not financially viable.
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening on all four corners; heavy chipping/pitting along the blue side borders; top-to-bottom centering is heavy toward the top; visible surface marks/dust on the photograph area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Hall of Fame lot on eBay, or placed in a 'dollar bin' at a local card show. Shipping as a single via eBay Standard Envelope is the only way to retain profit.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far outweigh the market value. List it as '1982 Topps Kmart Reggie Jackson' and use it to help round out a larger collection of Reggie Jackson or Oakland A's cards for a bulk sale.