1982 Topps Kmart 20th Anniversary Maury Wills #6
Maury Wills · Topps · Specialty/Box Set Insert
Player
Maury Wills
Set
1982 Topps Kmart 20th Anniversary (MVP Series)
Year
1982
Card #
#6
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card shows decent centering, but visible wear on the top left and top right corners, along with some light edge whitening on the right side. Surface appears clean of major scratches.
Category
Specialty/Box Set Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Only high-grade (PSA 10) examples or team set collectors drive significant movement. Wills fans and 60s/80s nostalgia collectors keep the market steady but slow.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $35 - $50, PSA 10: $120+ (Due to low pop)
Comparable Sales
Ungraded singles typically sell for $1.00 plus shipping. Complete boxed sets including this card sell for $5-10. PSA 9 examples have recently sold in the $30 range, while rare PSA 10s command a premium due to high volume of off-center copies.
Description
This 1982 Topps Kmart Maury Wills card commemorates his 1962 National League MVP season. Part of the 44-card boxed set distributed at Kmart stores to celebrate their 20th anniversary, the design features a recreation of the iconic 1962 Topps set within a special Kmart anniversary border. It shows a classic portrait of Wills in his LA Dodgers cap.
Key Features
Reprint style of the iconic 1962 Topps design; commemorative Kmart 20th Anniversary branding; celebrates Maury Wills' record-breaking 104 stolen bases season and MVP win.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. These were mass-produced in the millions; the paper stock is classic early-80s Topps thin matte cardboard. Not a common target for counterfeiting due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable corner softening on the top edges; slight top-to-bottom centering bias; common production 'snow' (small white specks) often found in this mass-produced set's printing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer'), COMC, or as part of a complete 44-card boxed set. Shipping as a 'Standard Envelope' on eBay is best for low-value singles.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you are certain it is a flawless PSA 10 candidate, as grading fees will exceed the card's value. List with keywords like 'Dodgers,' 'Base Stealing King,' and 'MVP.' Ensure it is shipped in a penny sleeve and top loader to prevent further corner damage.