1982 Topps Joe Morgan N.L. All-Star #432
Joe Morgan · Topps · Base / All-Star Insert-in-Set
Player
Joe Morgan
Set
1982 Topps
Year
1982
Card #
#432
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is heavily shifted to the right (approx 70/30). Corners show slight blunting, especially bottom right.
Category
Base / All-Star Insert-in-Set
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Joe Morgan is a HOF legend, but 1982 is a high-print-run year. Demand is primarily from set builders or player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $12-18, PSA 7: $25-35, PSA 8: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $0.50 to $2.50. High-grade PSA 9 examples occasionally reach $150+, but centered copies are rare for this specific number.
Description
A classic 1982 Topps Joe Morgan All-Star card. Featuring the legendary Reds second baseman in mid-action, this card celebrates his status as an N.L. All Star. The design features the iconic 1982 Topps hockey-stick side borders with a vibrant N.L. All-Star banner and the Cincinnati Reds team ribbon at the bottom.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1982 Topps design, Joe Morgan's later-career stint with the San Francisco Giants pictured but listed as a Red (All-Star designation based on previous season results).
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock shows the correct grey-cardboard back characteristic of early 80s Topps. Dot matrix print pattern in the 'Reds' banner is consistent with original production. Not a commonly faked card due to high population.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias. Bottom right corner shows visible wear. Minor surface silvering/snow common for 1982 card stock. The top-left corner also appears slightly soft.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC. It would also be a great candidate for a 'dollar box' at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The grading fees ($19+) significantly exceed the market value of a PSA 6 or 7. Sell it raw in a plain white envelope (PWE) with a thin top-loader to keep shipping costs under $1.00.