1983 Topps Frank Robinson Manager #388
Frank Robinson · Topps · Base
Player
Frank Robinson
Set
1983 Topps Baseball
Year
1983
Card #
388
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (NRMT) due to noticeable top-to-bottom centering imbalance and mild corner wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand is steady among Hall of Fame player collectors and set builders focusing on 1980s Topps, but overall monetary value is low due to high print runs from the junk wax/pre-junk wax era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25, PSA 8: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition regularly sell for $1.00 to $3.00 plus shipping on eBay. Graded PSA 7 copies generally fetch around $15-20.
Description
Vintage 1983 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Famer Frank Robinson as the manager of the San Francisco Giants. The card features a classic 1983 Topps border design with the team name 'GIANTS' written vertically in brown lettering on the left side, a baseball graphic in the bottom left corner, and a yellow nameplate at the bottom bearing 'MANAGER' and 'FRANK ROBINSON'. The reverse is not visible.
Key Features
Hall of Famer, historic manager card (Frank Robinson was MLB's first Black manager), iconic 1983 Topps wood-grain or classic border era design, vintage era collectible.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1983 Topps card stock and print registration appear correct for the era. Not a heavily counterfeited card, as 1980s base cards generally do not warrant reproduction. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable top-to-bottom centering bias with a significantly thicker top white border compared to the bottom. Minor corner softening consistent with handling, though edges appear relatively clean.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are best for lower-value vintage singles, or as part of a lot with other 1983 Topps cards.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as grading fees would exceed the total value of the card. Sell raw in a protective penny sleeve and top loader. List with accurate keywords including 'HOF' and 'Manager'.