1989 Topps Nintendo Game Pack Super Mario Bros. 2 #9 Mario II Screen 9
Mario (Character) · Topps / Nintendo of America Inc. · Gaming / Scratch-off Insert
Player
Mario (Character)
Set
1989 Topps Nintendo Game Pack
Year
1989
Card #
Screen 9
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Estimated. Centering is heavily shifted to the top and right. Corners show slight softening, and some surface scratches are visible near the scratch-off circles.
Category
Gaming / Scratch-off Insert
Manufacturer
Topps / Nintendo of America Inc.
Demand Level
Moderate. There is a high niche demand for vintage Nintendo items, though non-sports cards move slower than traditional baseball cards unless in Gem Mint condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $25-35, PSA 7: $45-60, PSA 8: $90-120 (Prices vary wildly based on population reports)
Comparable Sales
Raw unscratched copies typically sell for $8-15 on eBay. PSA 9 copies have recently fetched between $200 and $300, but lower grades (5-7) often sell for less than the cost of grading.
Description
A classic 1989 Topps Nintendo Game Pack featuring Super Mario Bros. 2. The front depicts Mario in a desert/pyramid setting facing a Panser enemy. This is a game card featuring unscratched silver latex 'play' circles and the 'Super Mario Bros. 2' logo.
Key Features
Unscratched status is vital for value; nostalgic cross-over appeal between vintage card collectors and retro video game enthusiasts; features iconic box art style from the NES era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct 1989 Nintendo copyright text font; authentic Topps card stock thickness; correct matte finish on the reverse and semi-gloss front.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-to-left centering issues; top-heavy borders; minor corner wear on the bottom right; possible light surface oxidation on the scratch-off material.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform due to the high volume of retro gaming collectors. Heritage Auctions or Goldin if part of a larger high-grade vintage gaming collection.
Selling Tips
Do not scratch the circles! An unscratched card is worth significantly more than a played one. Use keywords like 'NES', 'Vintage Nintendo', and 'Non-Sport' in the title. Best sold to buyers in the US and Japan.