How much is a complete set of Topps baseball 1982 cards worth?

Question

Interested in price for Topps 1981,1983; Donruss 1982,1983; Fleer 1982, 1983.

Answer 1

Honestly, I couldn't tell you what the "market" value would be - and you can look that up elsewhere anyway.

In reality, though, over the last 15 to 20 years the baseball card market became so oversaturated - too many cards, too many publishers - that it devalued the entire hobby. I would be surprized if you could find a buyer willing to pay even a fraction of their "book" value.

That said, it wouldn't surprize me if a few specific, individual cards were almost as valuable as the entire set, in some cases. For example, in the 1981 set, the Cal Ripken rookie card is probably the most valuable - in the 1982 sets, the Tony Gwynn rookie card would likely be most valued - in 1983, look for the Darryl Strawberry rookie card - and on and on...you get the idea. It just helps to know your players and their relative fame and stature.

Bottom line though - baseball cards are only as valuable as your ability to find someone who is willing to purchase them. Someone once said that a baseball card collection probably has more sentimental value to the owner than it does for a collector.

The good news - for the future of the hobby, anyway - is that Major League Baseball now only awards liscences to two card publishers - Topps and Upper Deck - so in the future, values should begin to rise again.

Hope this helps...

(By the way - how much do you want for the 1982 Robin Yount card? ...lol...)

Answer 2

1982 Topps Baseball Cards

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How much is a complete set of Topps baseball 1982 cards worth?
Interested in price for Topps 1981,1983; Donruss 1982,1983; Fleer 1982, 1983.

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1983 Topps Baseball Card Set

Answer 5

Actually the other guy was incorrect on a couple of points. For 1981 Topps, the key cards are minimal: maybe the Tim Raines rookie, Nolan Ryan card, etc. Back in the day the Fernando rookie was hot, but not now. Nr-mt to mint set about $30-60.
1982 Topps had the Ripken rookie. This was a pretty nice design, especially compared with the '82 Fleer and Donruss. This would go for about $45-90 in top condition.
1983 Topps was another good card set. You have the Ripken 2nd yr card, the Gwynn & Boggs rookies, better card design, photos than '83 Fleer or Donruss This would go for $50-80 depending on condition.
1982 Donruss had the Ripken rookie but not much else. Also, these cards are often off-center so that effects the value. About $40-60 in great condition.
1983 Donruss had Gwynn & Boggs rookies, but they aren't as in demand as the Topps counterparts from the same yr. This set also would be around 30-60.
Now we come to Fleer. 1982 is known as the WORST set that Fleer put out as far as quality. Blurred photos, errors on cards, mis-spellings...'82 Fleer had it all. Even so, about 30-40 for this set.
1983 Fleer was better quality, photos, etc and the Boggs & Ripken cards are pretty nice. About $30-50 for this set.

Answer 6

You don't wanna know! Unfortunately, many people got into the Topps cards during that time. Want to see what they're worth - go on Ebay. You'll be disappointed if you're selling (about 10% more than the original purchase price - if in mint condition).

Answer 7

You have to go back to the 60's to find cards with value. There were simply too many produced in the 80's and 90's to make them worth much of anything.

Answer 8

All combined,that has to be a lot.A few hundred bucks if you can find the right person.I'd take out all of the good cards and sell them sepretley because you can probably get a better price for them.

Answer 9

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