Wade Boggs
Baseball • Topps Base
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1983
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Base
Card Number
498
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30, Graded PSA 8: $40 - $60, Graded PSA 9: $100 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold on eBay in the $20 to $35 range.
Condition Details
Slight corner softening and typical vintage border toning, but well-centered with clean surface.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading only if aiming for PSA 9 or higher due to high population and modest value in lower grades.
Card Description
Features Hall of Famer Wade Boggs of the Boston Red Sox in a batting stance, with the large 'RED SOX' team header at the top and a circular '3B' position indicator.
Notable Features
Official Rookie Card of Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with correct vintage card stock, proper font alignment, and sharp Topps logo details.
Scanned: 2026-08-17T02:20:17.841389