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1981 Topps Mike Schmidt #540 Nm-Mt 8 (St)

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1981 Topps Mike Schmidt #540 Nm-Mt 8 (St) front view - PSA graded NM-MT 8 (ST)

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1981 Topps Mike Schmidt #540 Nm-Mt 8 (St) back view - PSA certificate #101378849

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Card Details

Year1981
Brand Topps
Player Mike Schmidt Shop on eBay
Sport Baseball Cards
Card Number540
Grade PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
Certification # 101378849 Verify on PSA
PSA 8 — Near Mint-Mint: A super high-end card that appears Mint at first glance but upon closer inspection may reveal a minor flaw such as a slight wax stain or minor printing imperfection.

About This Card

The 1981 Topps Mike Schmidt #540 is a graded Baseball Cards trading card certified PSA 8 (Near Mint-Mint), PSA cert #101378849.

Collectors often seek out the iconic 1981 Topps Mike Schmidt card, especially when presented in a strong PSA NM-MT 8 (ST) grade. PSA grading offers trusted authentication and condition assessment; the NM-MT 8 (ST) signifies a card in Near-Mint to Mint condition, with the 'ST' qualifier indicating a minor stain that prevented a numerical grade without it. This transparency is key for serious collectors. The 1981 Topps set remains a popular classic among baseball card enthusiasts, known for its distinctive design and inclusion of key players from the era. This graded Mike Schmidt card represents a Hall of Fame career and is a great addition for any vintage baseball card collection focusing on graded Topps issues.

This 1981 Topps Mike Schmidt (#540) has been professionally authenticated and graded by PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator), receiving a grade of Near Mint-Mint 8. This card is certified under PSA certificate number 101378849, ensuring its authenticity and condition have been independently verified.

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This card received a PSA grade of 8 (Near Mint-Mint). A super high-end card that appears Mint at first glance but upon closer inspection may reveal a minor flaw such as a slight wax stain or minor printing imperfection.

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