1982 Topps Jim Palmer #320
Jim Palmer · Topps · Base Card
Player
Jim Palmer
Set
1982 Topps Baseball
Year
1982
Card #
#320
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly shifted to the top-right (roughly 75/25), soft/rounded corners (especially top-left), and visible surface chipping/whitening on the left edge.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Stable collector base for Hall of Famers, but high supply for this specific year.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12; PSA 6: $15-20; PSA 7: $25-35. (Note: Grading cost exceeds market value for this specific condition).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar EX condition range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 9 copies regularly sell for $60-80, but this specimen would not achieve that grade.
Description
A classic 1982 Topps Jim Palmer card featuring the Hall of Fame orioles pitcher. The design includes a facsimile signature across the bottom of the photo, the team name in a stylized orange banner, and the position in a red flag at the top-left. Palmer is pictured in his Baltimore Orioles home jersey.
Key Features
Hall of Fame pitcher, iconic 1982 Topps design, official Major League Baseball licensed product.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct card stock for the 1982 era; accurate color reproduction of 'Orioles' orange; proper ink absorption for the facsimile signature. Not a high-value target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Heavy off-center printing towards the top and right edges. Significant corner wear/rounding on all four corners. Visible white chipping along the left vertical edge. Surface appears to have minor scratches or print snow.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, in a local card shop's HOFer bin, or via Sportlots for set builders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far exceed the return due to the centering and corner condition. List as part of a 1980s Hall of Fame lot or Baltimore Orioles team set to maximize visibility. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for protection.