1983 Topps Tim Raines All-Star #598
Tim Raines · Topps · Base / All-Star Subset
Player
Tim Raines
Set
1983 Topps Base Set
Year
1983
Card #
#598
Condition Grade
PSA 3-4 (VG to VG-EX). The card shows significant bottom-left corner wear, edge chipping on the right side, and a surface scratch/scuff near the top-left of the player image. Centering is heavily shifted toward the top-right.
Category
Base / All-Star Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Tim Raines has a dedicated following as a HOFer, but this specific card is highly available and only commands high prices in Mint/Gem Mint condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $8-12, PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 8: $45+. Note: Grading costs for this specific card exceed its current market value in this condition.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-grade condition range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 10 copies can reach $200+, but mid-grade examples (PSA 5-6) struggle to sell for more than $20.
Description
Featured is the 1983 Topps card #598 showcasing Hall of Famer Tim Raines in his early career with the Montreal Expos. This All-Star subset card features the iconic 83 vertical 'EXPOS' block lettering on the left and a dedicated NL All-Star shield at the bottom. Raines is shown in a classic batting stance wearing the vintage Expos powder blue and tricolor cap.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player (Inducted 2017), popular early 80s design, high-action subset card.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a common card from the junk wax era and is rarely counterfeited. Correct chipboard cardstock and period-accurate color registration/halftone dot patterns are visible.
Flaws to Note
Obvious rounding and white exposure on the bottom-left corner. Significant top-to-bottom centering bias. Surface wear visible under light, likely from storage in vintage binder pages without penny sleeves.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a set on eBay, or in a 'low-value' bin at a local card show. Not recommended for individual auction due to shipping costs relative to value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the return on investment will be negative due to the condition issues. If listing online, use a clear scan and highlight 'HOF' in the title. Best sold in a bundle with other 1980s Expos cards or Raines cards.