1982 Fleer Dave Righetti #371
Dave Righetti · Fleer · Base
Player
Dave Righetti
Set
1982 Fleer
Year
1982
Card #
#371
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is noticeably heavy toward the top and right side. There is visible corner wear on the top-left and bottom-left, along with minor edge roughing. Surface appears clean but lacks high-gloss luster.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low/Moderate. This is a common card from the 'junk wax' transition era. Demand is primarily driven by Yankees team set collectors or fans of 80s pitching stars.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-8, PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $25-30, PSA 9: $75-90
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $1 in bulk lots. PSA 8 copies have recently sold for approximately $20-$30, while PSA 9 copies reach $80. High-grade (PSA 10) copies are rare due to centering issues and can exceed $400.
Description
This 1982 Fleer Dave Righetti card captures the Yankees left-hander in mid-motion during a pitch delivery. The card features a deep blue border synonymous with the classic 1982 Fleer design, with a thin white inner piping. The bottom left features the iconic red and blue New York Yankees top-hat logo, balanced by a light blue nameplate at the bottom right containing the player name and position in white text.
Key Features
Features a key member of the 1980s Yankees pitching staff; includes the classic Yankees 'top hat' logo; vintage 1980s Fleer design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to low market value. It exhibits the correct card stock thickness for 1982 Fleer and the appropriate halftone dot pattern in the printing process.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (top and right heavy borders); softness on the bottom-left corner; minor white chipping along the dark blue edges which is common for this set; slight registration blur in the 'Fleer' logo at the top.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or listed on Sportlots/COMC. It is not cost-effective to sell individually on high-premium platforms unless it were a PSA 10 candidate.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the card's market value. If selling on eBay, include it in a 1982 Fleer team set or a Dave Righetti player lot to maximize shipping efficiency and buyer interest.