1984 Topps Jim Palmer #650
Jim Palmer · Topps · Base
Player
Jim Palmer
Set
1984 Topps Baseball
Year
1984
Card #
650
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Centering is slightly heavy to the top/left, corners appear sharp with minor touches, edges are clean, and surface gloss is well-maintained.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Steady collector demand for Hall of Famers from the 1980s, though common base cards from this era are heavily produced.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1984 Topps Jim Palmer #650 generally range between $1.00 and $2.50 free shipping, while PSA 8 graded copies typically trade around $15-25.
Description
Offering a 1984 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer of the Baltimore Orioles, card #650. The card features a classic 1980s wood-grain border design with a vibrant action photo of Palmer in his windup against a colorful crowd background. The bottom banner proudly displays the Orioles team cap logo, position, and player name in bold yellow and white text.
Key Features
Hall of Fame pitcher, iconic 1984 Topps wood-border design, late-career card of a 3-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series champion.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1984 Topps card stock thickness, correct back printing and team colors, no signs of modern reprint borders. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering bias with a thicker white border at the bottom edge. Minor corner softening consistent with mid-to-high grade raw condition.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shops as part of a vintage lot.
Selling Tips
Best sold raw or as part of a 1984 Topps set/lot. Grading fees would outweigh the potential value return for a standard card in this condition.