1983 Topps Steve Carlton #500
Steve Carlton · Topps · Base
Player
Steve Carlton
Set
1983 Topps Baseball
Year
1983
Card #
500
Condition Grade
PSA 6 to 7 (EX to EX-MT) due to minor top border asymmetry and slight corner softening.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Steady demand from vintage set builders and Hall of Fame player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2 - $8
Graded Value
PSA 6: $15 - $25, PSA 7: $25 - $40, PSA 8: $50 - $80
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of 1983 Topps Steve Carlton #500 in similar condition generally range between $3 and $6 on eBay.
Description
Offering a 1983 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Fame pitcher Steve Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies, card number 500. The card showcases a dynamic action photo of Carlton mid-pitch, surrounded by a classic white border, a yellow pitcher banner, and a purple ribbon banner displaying the team name. A facsimile autograph appears across the lower portion of the image.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1983 Topps wood-border design elements surrounding the inner photo, and inclusion in a popular vintage set.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1983 Topps card stock, sharp printing quality with no signs of modern digital dot-matrix printing or unauthorized reproduction. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering bias with a thicker top border, and very minor corner wear typical of vintage binder storage.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shows.
Selling Tips
Raw vintage cards of this era are usually best sold raw unless in pristine condition due to grading fees. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a bubble mailer.