1984 Topps Steve Garvey #680
Steve Garvey · Topps · Base
Player
Steve Garvey
Set
1984 Topps Baseball
Year
1984
Card #
680
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $8 - $12, PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $40 - $60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of common 1984 Topps stars in similar condition typically sell for $0.50 to $1.50 individually on eBay or COMC.
Description
1984 Topps Baseball card featuring San Diego Padres veteran first baseman Steve Garvey. The card features a classic 1984 Topps design with a large yellow team name header reading 'PADRES', a white border, a sub-border containing the Topps logo and position indicator ('1B'), and the player's name 'STEVE GARVEY' boldly printed at the bottom. The photograph captures Garvey in his Padres pinstripe uniform holding a fielding glove above his head.
Key Features
Features Steve Garvey in his early Padres uniform following his long tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Part of the iconic 1984 Topps set known for its bold colored team banners.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity based on standard 1984 Topps card stock thickness, correct printing rosette patterns under magnification, and accurate back-of-card statistics and layout. Not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering bias with a thicker bottom white border. Minor corner wear visible on the top-right corner. Light surface gloss wear consistent with vintage cards of this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a bulk lot or low-cost single)
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value of raw cards from this era, it is not economically viable to grade this specific card unless part of a bulk submission. Best sold as part of a 1984 Topps set or team lot.