1981 Topps Jim Morrison #712
Jim Morrison · Topps · Base
Player
Jim Morrison
Set
1981 Topps Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
#712
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). Centering is slightly heavy to the right and bottom. Corners show light to moderate rounding/softness. Edges have minor chipping and wear. Surface appears generally clean with typical minor vintage gloss loss.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Primarily of interest to team collectors, set builders, or player collectors rather than high-demand star collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $15-25, PSA 7: $30-50
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $0.50 to $2.00 on eBay and COMC.
Description
Offering a vintage 1981 Topps baseball card featuring infielder Jim Morrison of the Detroit Tigers. The card features a cheerful portrait photo framed within a thin orange border, with the team name 'TIGERS' boldly displayed at the top in orange block letters and the player's name inside a green diagonal banner at the bottom right. The classic Topps logo is printed in the lower left corner. The reverse features career statistics and biographical info against a standard 1981 Topps wood-grain or yellow backing.
Key Features
Vintage 1981 Topps set representation, Detroit Tigers player, classic 1980s Topps border design with the team name banner.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, printing dots (rosette pattern), and coloring are consistent with genuine 1981 Topps production. Not a high-profile card, making counterfeits extremely unlikely.
Flaws to Note
Slightly off-center from top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Corners show minor wear and softening appropriate for mid-grade vintage cards. Minor edge chipping along the borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a bulk lot or low-priced single), or local card shops.
Selling Tips
Due to low raw value, it is not financially viable to grade this specific card. Best sold raw as part of a team set, year run, or bulk vintage listing. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader using a standard envelope with rigid protection or a ground advantage bubble mailer.