1983 Topps Fold-Outs Rickey Henderson #12
Rickey Henderson · Topps · Insert / Oddball / Poster
Player
Rickey Henderson
Set
1983 Topps Fold-Outs (National League Stolen Base Leaders)
Year
1983
Card #
12
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering: 50/50, Corners: Light wear/rounding, Edges: Subject to curling and minor chipping, Surface: Visible vertical ridges (natural to set) and possible creasing.
Category
Insert / Oddball / Poster
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Primarily sought after by player collectors (Rickey Henderson completists) or oddball set builders. Interest in early 80s HOF material remains steady.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $60-80, PSA 10: $250+
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5-10 including shipping. PSA 9 examples have reached $75 in recent years, but raw sales are the primary market for this specific series.
Description
This is a 1983 Topps Fold-Outs card featuring Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson. The card was originally part of a 'fold-out' sheet issued in a set of baseball leaders. It features a unique ribbed or ridged texture often associated with 3D or lenticular printing of the era, though this specific set was a paper/cardstock hybrid designed to be folded. Henderson is shown in his Oakland Athletics uniform during a swing, with 'Rickey Henderson 24' and 'Center Field' listed in the red bottom border.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer and Stolen Base King Rickey Henderson during his early career peak. Part of a unique, non-traditional Topps set that is often missing from modern collections due to its oddball size and format.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. These cards were not commonly faked due to their low-to-mid value and specific ribbed texture which is difficult to replicate on modern printers. The color saturation of the red border matches known 1983 Topps production.
Flaws to Note
The edges appear slightly uneven, which is common for these as they were often hand-separated or removed from a larger sheet. There is a slight curve/curl to the card stock. Vertical lines/ribbing are a feature of the printing but can hide surface scratches. The top right corner shows some softening.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card using a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' format. It would also do well at a local card show in a HOF dollar bin or listed on COMC.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is flawlessly centered and sharp, as the cost of grading will likely exceed the value of a mid-grade result. Use a non-PVC top loader. Keywords: 1983 Topps, Rickey Henderson, Hall of Fame, A's, Fold-Outs, Oddball.