1982 Topps Carlton Fisk #390
Carlton Fisk · Topps · Base
Player
Carlton Fisk
Set
1982 Topps Baseball
Year
1982
Card #
#390
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly off-left, bottom-left corner shows visible softening, and edges show minor chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Steady demand from HOF set builders and White Sox team collectors, though high supply exists for this year.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-10, PSA 6: $12-15, PSA 7: $20-25
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies average $1.50 plus shipping. PSA 9 examples typically sell for $50-70, but this specific card would not achieve that grade.
Description
A classic 1982 Topps base card featuring Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk in his early Chicago White Sox years. The card features the iconic 1982 design with the curved border nameplate and 'White Sox' team name in script. Fisk is shown in a portrait-style action shot holding a bat.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, early career Chicago White Sox appearance, iconic '82 design.
Authenticity Indicators
Signs of genuine age-appropriate card stock and the specific dot-matrix printing pattern common to 1982 Topps. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
The centering is poor, favoring the left side (approx 75/25). There is noticeable whitening and softening on the lower-left corner. Surface appears to have minor print spots typical of the era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE listing), COMC, or a local card show 'dollar box'.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering and corner wear, grading is not recommended as the cost of the slab will exceed the card's value. List as '1982 Topps Carlton Fisk #390 White Sox HOF' and utilize eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping.