1980-81 Topps Richie Dunn Rookie #148
Richie Dunn · Topps · Base / Rookie Card
Player
Richie Dunn
Set
1980-81 Topps Hockey
Year
1980
Card #
#148
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly shifted to the right (approx 70/30). Corners show visible rounding and softening. Surface displays light staining/soiling at the bottom center border.
Category
Base / Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Richie Dunn is a niche player for Buffalo Sabres team collectors or set builders completing the 1980-81 run. Not a high-demand Hall of Fame card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-25, PSA 7: $35-45. (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value for this specific player/grade combination).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1980-81 Topps hockey cards range from $0.50 to $2.50. High-grade PSA 9 examples of this specific card have sold in the $80-100 range, but lower-grade mid-range 'EX' copies rarely sell individually outside of bulk lots.
Description
A classic 1980-81 Topps Hockey card featuring Richie Dunn of the Buffalo Sabres. The design features a blue border around the player photo with a distinctive 'puck' graphic in the bottom right corner containing the player name and position. Dunn is shown in his vintage dark blue Sabres jersey holding a Koho stick.
Key Features
Rookie card of a steady NHL defenseman; part of a highly collected vintage set known for 'The Great One' second-year card.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Card stock thickness and 'O-Pee-Chee vs Topps' print quality differences are consistent with 1980 Topps production. No 'scratch-off' coating present (unlike the player cards in the same year's scoring leader set). Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Heavy right-side centering bias. Softened corners, specifically the bottom left. Visible brown spotting/soiling on the white border below the 'Sabres' text. Slight edge chipping at the top.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Or Best Offer', COMC for long-term consignment, or as part of a Sabres team lot on Facebook marketplace.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far exceed the value. List it with high-resolution scans of the front and back to satisfy set builders looking for specific centering. Use a penny sleeve inside the top loader (this photo shows the card without a sleeve, which can cause scratches).