1981 Topps Nolan Ryan #240
Nolan Ryan · Topps · Base
Player
Nolan Ryan
Set
1981 Topps Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
240
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right and bottom, with minor corner softening typical of this vintage issue.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong - Nolan Ryan remains one of the most collected and popular players in baseball card hobby history, with steady vintage demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10 - $25
Graded Value
PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $25-35, PSA 7: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1981 Topps Nolan Ryan #240 range from $10 to $20 depending on exact centering and corner wear. PSA 6 graded copies generally sell around $30.
Description
1981 Topps Baseball card featuring Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan in his Houston Astros uniform. The card features a classic white border, an orange and yellow team color framing around the portrait image, and a baseball graphic in the lower-left corner with the team name. Player's name and position appear in a yellow banner at the bottom.
Key Features
Hall of Famer, legendary strikeout king, iconic vintage 1980s Topps design, depicting Ryan during his tenure with the Houston Astros.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity based on traditional card stock thickness, vintage printing dot patterns, and correct color saturation typical of 1981 Topps production. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slightly off-center border favoring the right and bottom edges. Minor corner touch and soft wear visible on the white border corners.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shops for quick liquidity.
Selling Tips
Raw sales are common for cards in this price tier, but grading can add value if condition is verified under magnification. Use clear photos outside of the page pocket, ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a bubble mailer.