1983 Topps Ryne Sandberg RC Rookie Card #83 PSA 10 GEM MINT
1983 Topps Ryne Sandberg RC Rookie Card #83 PSA 10 GEM MINT
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. This is a 1983 Topps Baseball Card of MLB Hall of Famer and former Chicago Cub Ryne Sandberg. This card is considered his Topps Rookie Card. In the original description of the item, the description indicates incorrectly that this is a PSA Gem Mint 10 specimen. Unfortunately, that characterization is inaccurate. PSA is a company that grades memorabilia based on a physical examination of its condition, then it encapsulates the item, assigning it a specific tag and unique number in its records. More information on that process can be found at psacard.com. A "Gem Mint" specimen means that it is in perfect, pristine condition - unchanged from the day it was printed and free from defects even in the manufacturing process.
With this specific item, the following condition issues are noted: all four corners show light corner wear. The color of the item appears to be yellowing at the edges, indicating handling. As such, it is not advisable to pursue grading on such a specimen as 1983 Topps cards were mass produced and the card is not particularly rare in this condition. We would optimistically estimate a grade equivalent to a PSA 6 based on condition issues noted. As such, Fair Market Value of the card is approximately $1 to $5.