1998 Topps Gold Label Bobby Smith #19
Bobby Smith · Topps · Base / Parallel
Player
Bobby Smith
Set
1998 Topps Gold Label
Year
1998
Card #
19
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears reasonably well-balanced, corners look sharp with minor touch visible on the bottom left, edges are clean with slight chipping typical of the era, and surface shows light typical gloss wear.
Category
Base / Parallel
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche collector interest, primarily targeted toward Tampa Bay Devil Rays team collectors or 1990s set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $35 - $50
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common base and parallel cards from this set typically range between $0.99 and $2.50 free shipping on eBay and COMC.
Description
Offering a 1998 Topps Gold Label baseball card featuring infielder Bobby Smith of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. This card features a distinctive gold border, classic Topps gold foil branding in the upper left, player name vertically aligned on the left, and the iconic Topps All-Star Rookie trophy cup icon in the lower right corner. The player is captured in motion wearing the Devil Rays gray road uniform on the field.
Key Features
Features early Tampa Bay Devil Rays team era aesthetics, iconic Topps Rookie Trophy designation, and the distinct gold borders of the 1998 Topps release.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard card stock weight for 1998 Topps, correct font sizing, clear image resolution, and proper foil stamping alignment. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner softening on the bottom left corner and slight edge chipping along the gold borders, which is common for foil-accented cards from the late 1990s.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a team lot or single listing), or specialized Facebook team collector groups.
Selling Tips
Due to low individual value, it is not economically viable to professionally grade this card. Best sold raw, protected in a penny sleeve and top-loader, ideally bundled with other Tampa Bay Devil Rays cards from the same era to maximize shipping efficiency.