WADE BOGGS
Baseball • Topps Baseball Base Set
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1983
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball Base Set
Card Number
#498
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; PSA 8: $25 - $35; PSA 9: $75 - $100; PSA 10: $600 - $800+
Recent Sales
Raw ungraded copies sell regularly between $10-$20 depending on condition. Recent PSA 8 sales range around $25-$35 on eBay, with PSA 9s averaging $80-$100.
Condition Details
Card shows strong sharp corners and clean edges through the top loader. Front centering is slightly off-center top-to-bottom and left-to-right (approx 45/55 to 40/60). Surface colors are bright with clear print detail.
Grading Recommendation
Grading is recommended if inspectable out of the sleeve as a potential PSA 9 candidate. If centering or minor corner wear restricts it to PSA 8 or below, grading fees will exceed the market value lift.
Card Description
1983 Topps Wade Boggs rookie card featuring a full-action shot of Boggs bent at the knees on base alongside a circular inset portrait photo of him smiling in his Boston Red Sox cap. Position listed as 1st BASE-3rd BASE.
Notable Features
Official key Rookie Card (RC) of Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs. Iconic 1983 Topps white border with red/blue frame design and circular portrait inset.
Authentication Notes
Card exhibits authentic vintage 1983 Topps cardstock tone, classic typography, and correct registration marks/coloring. No signs of alteration or reproduction.
Scanned: 2026-07-28T12:26:45.269669