1984 Topps Darryl Strawberry Rookie Card #182
Darryl Strawberry · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Base
Player
Darryl Strawberry
Set
1984 Topps Base Set
Year
1984
Card #
#182
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) or PSA 8 (NM-MT)
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong (Classic 80s iconic rookie card with consistent interest from Mets collectors and 80s nostalgia enthusiasts)
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $15-25, PSA 8: $30-45, PSA 9: $90-120, PSA 10: $600-800
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in NM condition regularly sell for $5-$10 on eBay. PSA 8 copies sell for $35-$45. PSA 9s fetch $100-$130, while gem mint PSA 10s command $700+ due to centering and print defect challenges in 1984 Topps production.
Description
1984 Topps #182 Darryl Strawberry Rookie Card featuring the iconic New York Mets slugger following his 1983 NL Rookie of the Year season. The card showcases Strawberry in his classic Mets pinstripe uniform following through on his famous swing. Features the classic 1984 Topps design with the orange diagonal team banner and round Mets logo.
Key Features
Official flagship Topps Rookie Card of 8x All-Star and 4x World Series Champion Darryl Strawberry; iconic 1980s junk wax era key rookie card.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic 1984 Topps card stock with correct cardboard density, original color reproduction, and proper logo typography. High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Centering is visibly shifted toward the right side (approx 65/35 L-R). Slight softness on top corners, minor edge rough-cut, and a small dark speck in the top left border area above the Topps logo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay Buy-It-Now or Auction, COMC, Facebook Baseball Card Trading Groups, local card shows.
Selling Tips
Due to minor off-centering, grading this specific copy may not yield high enough ROI (costs ~$15-25 to grade). Best sold raw in a penny sleeve and top loader, or bundled with other 1980s key rookie cards.