How much is a 1952 1952 Topps Ben Wade #389 worth?

As of 2028, Rawcomps has tracked 0 raw-condition sales for the 1952 1952 Topps #389 Ben Wade. Condition, original ownership provenance, and presence of an original wrapper or pack provenance all materially shift the market when sales do appear. Source: https://www.psacard.com/auctionprices

What's the difference between graded and raw 1952 1952 Topps #389?

Graded copies of the 1952 1952 Topps #389 are sealed in PSA, SGC, or BGS holders with an assigned condition grade on a 1–10 scale; raw copies are ungraded and the buyer assesses condition directly. Graded copies typically command a premium because the holder authenticates and grades the card in one step — but for raw cards, the upside is condition-judgment that beats the grader's eye. Source: https://www.psacard.com/services/grading

What's the RC variation of the 1952 1952 Topps #389?

The RC variation is one of the documented parallels of the 1952 1952 Topps #389 Ben Wade. Pre-1980 variations were typically driven by mid-run printing-plate changes, regional issuance, or production-error corrections — production volume per variation is rarely public. The Rawcomps set register lists every catalogued variation we've identified. Source: https://rawcomps.com/vault/1952/1952-topps

When was the 1952 1952 Topps set released?

Topps issued its first full 407-card flagship set in 1952. The set was released in series, with the high-number series (#311–407) distributed in fewer pack mixes — and famously dumped into the Atlantic Ocean by Topps in 1960 when warehouse copies wouldn't sell. The high-series Mickey Mantle (#311) and Jackie Robinson (#312) are among the most iconic post-war cards. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1952_Topps

Is my 1952 1952 Topps #389 a reprint?

Reprints exist for nearly every popular pre-1980 baseball card (including the 1952 1952 Topps Ben Wade). Originals show period-appropriate cardstock thickness, an offset-printing dot pattern visible under a 10× loupe, and back-design fidelity matching the era's printing process. If the card has modern gloss, sharp uncreased corners on a card that should show 76+ years of age, or paper that feels too white and crisp, treat it as a reprint until verified by a professional grading service. Source: https://www.psacard.com/services/authentication

1952 Topps · #389

Ben Wade

Set: 1952 Topps
Year: 1952
Card #: 389
Set code: 1952_TOPPS

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