1983 Topps Wade Boggs Rookie Card #498
Wade Boggs · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Wade Boggs
Set
Topps
Year
1983
Card #
#498
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). Noticeable surface scratching and wear along the black top border.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Steady collector demand for Hall of Fame rookie cards from the 1980s.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10 - $25
Graded Value
PSA 5: $25-35, PSA 6: $40-60, PSA 7: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar moderate condition generally sell in the $15 to $25 range on eBay, while PSA 6 graded examples fetch around $45.
Description
1983 Topps Wade Boggs Rookie Card #498. Features the iconic 1983 Topps design with bold team name RED SOX at the top in red letters, team position circle in the bottom left, and player name WADE BOGGS in block letters below the action photograph of Boggs batting.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of Hall of Famer third baseman Wade Boggs, legendary 1983 Topps wood-grain trim design context (though this subset uses black borders), essential for any 1980s baseball card or HOF rookie collection.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1983 Topps card stock thickness, correct font styles and back characteristics (not visible here, but front layout is consistent). Confidence: High. Not heavily faked compared to elite cards like Ripken or Gwynn rookies from the same era.
Flaws to Note
Visible surface scratching across the card face, slight wear and chipping along the top black border edge, and slightly soft corners typical of vintage cards from this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are the best platforms for selling mid-grade vintage rookie cards to a broad collector audience.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card given its condition (costs would outweigh the value bump). List clearly with high-resolution photos outside the toploader if possible, ship securely in a penny sleeve, topesetter, and bubble mailer.