1983 Topps Pete Rose Super Veteran #1
Pete Rose · Topps · Insert
Player
Pete Rose
Set
1983 Topps Super Veteran
Year
1983
Card #
#1
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the top and right, corners show minor touches of wear, edges are clean with slight chipping typical of the era, and the surface remains clean and glossy without visible scratches.
Category
Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Stable collector demand driven by Pete Rose's historical status as the all-time hits leader, though tempered by his exclusion from the Hall of Fame.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $15-25, PSA 7: $30-45, PSA 8: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range between $5 and $12 depending on condition. PSA 7 copies typically trade around $30 to $40, while PSA 8 examples command $60 to $80.
Description
This is the 1983 Topps Super Veteran insert card featuring baseball's all-time hit king, Pete Rose. Card number 1 of the subset, it features a dual-photo design comparing a younger Rose from 1963 in black and white with a veteran Rose in his Philadelphia Phillies uniform from 1983 in full color. Each photo is accented by a baseball-themed graphic displaying the respective years. The border is white with a blue and red framing, characteristic of the 1983 Topps insert sets.
Key Features
Features baseball's all-time hit king Pete Rose, part of the popular Super Veteran subset, card number 1 of the set, iconic 1980s dual-photo vintage design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity based on standard card stock thickness, crisp vintage printing techniques, accurate color saturation, and correct font styling. This card is not commonly targeted for high-end counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering bias. Minor corner softness under close inspection, typical edge chipping on the reverse or borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are the best platforms for selling raw or moderately graded vintage inserts to a broad collector base.
Selling Tips
Sell raw if condition does not support a high grade due to grading fees outweighing the card value. Use protective penny sleeves and top loaders for shipping in a bubble mailer with cardboard reinforcement.