1988 Topps Larry Andersen #513
Larry Andersen · Topps · Base
Player
Larry Andersen
Set
1988 Topps Baseball
Year
1988
Card #
#513
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly shifted to the right (60/40); bottom corners show minor touch of wear; surface appears clean but card stock from this era often has minor print dots.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is a common card from a massively overproduced era. Demand is limited to team set collectors or fans of Larry Andersen.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $45-60 (Value predominantly comes from registry collectors as grading fees exceed the card's market value).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw copies are typically under $1.00 or included in bulk lots (50-100 cards for $5-10). PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $40+ to 'set registry' collectors, but such sales are infrequent.
Description
A classic piece of 1980s baseball history, this 1988 Topps Larry Andersen #513 features the veteran reliever in his Houston Astros jersey. The card showcases the iconic 1988 Topps design with bold orange 'ASTROS' block lettering at the top and the player name diagonal in the bottom right corner. The photo captures a mustachioed Andersen in a classic portrait pose.
Key Features
Iconic 1988 Topps design; features Larry Andersen during his tenure with the Houston Astros; notable for being a common card from the 'Junk Wax' era of high production.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock thickness; appropriate dot-matrix print pattern in the 'Astros' lettering; consistent 1988 Topps back design. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-side centering bias; soft lower-right corner; visible white fiber on edges typical of 1980s cardboard stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is best suited for COMC or a local card shop's 'common' bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as grading fees will outweigh the return. Best utilized in an Astros team set lot or a 1988 Topps complete set build. Use '1988 Topps Houston Astros' in keywords.