1982 Topps All-Time Batting Leader Ty Cobb #407
Ty Cobb · Topps · Base / Career Achievement Subset
Player
Ty Cobb
Set
1982 Topps
Year
1982
Card #
#407
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (VG). The card shows significant heavy corner wear, specifically a major rounded/peeling top-right corner, several surface indentations, and edge chipping.
Category
Base / Career Achievement Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. While Ty Cobb is an icon, this is a mass-produced 1980s base subset card available in high quantities.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 4: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 5: $25.00 - $30.00 (Note: Grading cost exceeds total card value).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in similar condition typically range from $0.50 to $2.00 plus shipping. Even in high-grade PSA 9, the card often sells for under $40.
Description
This 1982 Topps card celebrates Ty Cobb as 'The All-Time Batting Leader' with his career .367 average. Features a classic black and white portrait of 'The Georgia Peach' set against a dark background, framed by the iconic early 80s Topps design with red, blue, and yellow accents.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame legend Ty Cobb. Part of a popular historical leader subset in a classic 1980s set design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Card stock shows appropriate aging for 1982 chipboard; the blue and red ink saturation matches standard 1982 Topps production. This is not a commonly faked card due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on all four corners, particularly a heavy fray/delamination on the upper right. Noticeable edge wear on the right side. Centering is shifted slightly to the left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, or in a 'dollar bin' at a local card show. Shipping as a single item via eBay Standard Envelope is the only way to retain profit.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will far exceed the card's market value. Use keywords like 'Ty Cobb', '1982 Topps', and 'Hall of Fame' in the listing title. Best used as a budget-friendly filler for a team set or Hall of Fame collection.