1982 Topps Fernando Valenzuela #100
Fernando Valenzuela · Topps · Base / Second Year Card
Player
Fernando Valenzuela
Set
1982 Topps Base Set
Year
1982
Card #
#100
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom (approx 80/20) and slightly left to right. Softness is visible on the upper corners and minor edge chipping on the right side.
Category
Base / Second Year Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Constant demand from Dodgers team collectors and Valenzuela fans, though supply is very high due to 'junk wax' era production volumes.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-25, PSA 8: $45-55
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay average $1.50-$2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies recently sold for $48-52. PSA 9 copies reach $150+, but this specific card will not reach that grade due to centering.
Description
This 1982 Topps Fernando Valenzuela card features the legendary Dodgers pitcher in his iconic high-leg kick delivery. The design includes the classic pink 'DODGERS' block lettering at the top and the yellow nameplate banner in the bottom right corner. The Topps logo is situated in the bottom left. This card celebrates 'Fernandomania' following his historic 1981 Rookie of the Year and Cy Young season.
Key Features
Second-year card of a Dodgers icon; celebrates the height of Fernandomania; highly recognizable 1982 Topps design; key veteran card for set collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock and vintage dot-matrix print pattern in the pink lettering. Correct 'cardboard' coloring on edges. High confidence: this card is rarely counterfeited as its raw value is low.
Flaws to Note
O/C Centering: The card is heavily weighted toward the bottom, with very thin top borders. Visible corner wear on the top two corners. Possible surface scuffing in the dark green background area. Minor white chipping along the right-hand edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost BIN or part of a lot), COMC for slow-burn sales, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering issues, grading is not recommended as the cost of the slab will exceed the value. Best sold as part of a 1980s Dodgers star lot or a Fernando Valenzuela player lot to maximize shipping efficiency.