1983 O-Pee-Chee George Foster #37
George Foster · O-Pee-Chee (Licensed by Topps) · Base Card
Player
George Foster
Set
1983 O-Pee-Chee Baseball
Year
1983
Card #
#37
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom (approx 85/15) and left to right (70/30). Corners show light softening and there is a visible surface blemish/stain in the white border on the right middle edge.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
O-Pee-Chee (Licensed by Topps)
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. While Foster is a popular player among 1970s/80s collectors, this is a common base card from his later career with significant centering issues.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 8: $50-70 (Note: High-grade OPC cards carry a premium due to low pop).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1-2 plus shipping. PSA 9 examples of this card have sold in the $100 range, but the condition of this specific card will not reach that tier.
Description
A classic 1983 O-Pee-Chee George Foster card featuring the Mets star in his follow-through swing. The card displays the iconic 1983 vertical design with a large team name at the top and the distinctive O-Pee-Chee logo in the upper right. The stock is the typical lighter Canadian cardstock compared to the Topps US version.
Key Features
O-Pee-Chee Canadian variation, which usually has a lower print run than the standard Topps counterpart. Features a former MVP and Big Red Machine standout in his tenure with the New York Mets.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card shows the correct O-Pee-Chee 'rough cut' edge on the left and right sides, and the card stock appears to be the correct lighter cream/white color associated with the 1983 Canadian release.
Flaws to Note
Severe off-center printing (miscut appearance at bottom), soft top-left corner, and a brownish stain on the right-hand white border. Rough-cut O-Pee-Chee edges are present but standard for this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a cheap PWE/Standard Envelope listing), COMC, or as part of a lot at a local card show. Not worth the fees of an auction house.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the card's value due to the centering. List it as '1983 O-Pee-Chee George Foster' and utilize eBay Standard Envelope shipping to keep costs under $1 for the buyer.