1982 Topps Kmart 20th Anniversary Rich Allen (Dick Allen) MVP #11
Rich Allen (Dick Allen) · Topps / Kmart Licensed Partnership · Insert / Commemorative Box Set
Player
Rich Allen (Dick Allen)
Set
Topps Kmart 20th Anniversary MVP Series
Year
1982
Card #
11
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) / PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Visible top-right corner wear, minor edge chipping on the blue borders, and top-to-bottom centering bias.
Category
Insert / Commemorative Box Set
Manufacturer
Topps / Kmart Licensed Partnership
Demand Level
Low. Mass-produced during the early 'Junk Wax' era; primarily collected by Dick Allen enthusiasts or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $150-200 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value for this grade).
Comparable Sales
Recent individual raw sales range from $0.25 to $1.99. Complete boxed sets of all 44 cards frequently sell for $5.00 to $10.00.
Description
This 1982 Topps Kmart commemorative card features 1972 AL MVP Rich Allen. The design includes a reproduction of his classic 1972 Topps 'tombstone' style card set within a larger blue and white border celebrating Kmart's 20th anniversary (1962-1982).
Key Features
Features the 7-time All-Star and 1972 AL MVP Rich Allen; part of a nostalgic 44-card set produced specifically for Kmart; features 'card-on-card' 1972 design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock is standard 1980s cardboard; the Kmart logo colors and Topps MVP Series typeface are consistent with authentic prints. This set is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening on the top-right corner; minor surface scuffing on the blue ink; centering is slightly shifted toward the bottom; common factory-cut edges typical of this mass-produced set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop dollar bins. Best sold as part of a complete 44-card set to maximize value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a flawless PSA 10 candidate, as fees will outweigh the value. Use keywords like 'Dick Allen', 'Chicago White Sox', and '1972 MVP' to improve searchability.