1983 Topps Mike Schmidt Super Veteran #591
Mike Schmidt · Topps · Base / Subset (Insert)
Player
Mike Schmidt
Set
1983 Topps Super Veteran Subset
Year
1983
Card #
#591
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card exhibits decent centering but shows slight edge wear and corner softening typical of 1980s stock. Centering appears slightly heavy toward the top.
Category
Base / Subset (Insert)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. There is always a market for Hall of Fame legends like Schmidt, but this is a high-population card from the 'junk wax' transition era, meaning supply is very high.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $25-30, PSA 9: $75-90
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $1-$2 plus shipping on eBay. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $80 range, while PSA 10s can reach $300+, though this specific card is unlikely to reach that grade.
Description
This 1983 Topps Super Veteran card features Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt. The horizontal design displays two photos side-by-side: a sepia-toned 'rookie' era photo from 1972 on the left and a color 'contemporary' 1983 photo on the right. The card has a bright white border with blue and yellow accents and the iconic 'Super Veteran' banner across the top.
Key Features
Features a Hall of Fame legend; Unique 'then and now' design showing Schmidt's early career vs. his prime; Part of a popular nostalgic subset from the 1983 set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card displays correct period-accurate card stock (grey/brown chipboard back), typical 1983 Topps dot-matrix printing patterns, and the correct color saturation for the Phillies red. This is a common card not typically targeted by counterfeiters.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner softening on the bottom left corner; the top border is narrower than the bottom (OC issues common for this year); potential surface scratches from being stored in a plastic page without a penny sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost 'Buy It Now' or part of a player lot), COMC for slow-burn sales, or local card shows in the Philadelphia area.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a PSA 10 candidate, as grading fees will exceed the market value. Pair it with other Schmidt cards from the same era to create a 'starter pack' lot for collectors. When photographing, remove from the plastic binder page to avoid glare.