1982 Topps Isaac Curtis #455
Isaac Curtis · Topps · Base
Player
Isaac Curtis
Set
1982 Topps Football
Year
1982
Card #
455
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate. Centering is approximately 65/35 left-to-right. Corners appear sharp but have minor touch-white. Edges show slight factory burring typical of the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While Curtis is a franchise legend, this is a late-career base card. Demand is highest among Bengals team set collectors and 1982 set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $45-70
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for around $1.00 - $2.00 plus shipping. Recent PSA 9 copies have moved in the $50 range, though centering usually limits this specific card to a PSA 8.
Description
This 1982 Topps card features Cincinnati Bengals legendary wide receiver Isaac Curtis. The card features the classic 82 border design with a purple and yellow name plate and 'BENGALS' in bold block letters. The photo is a close-up portrait of Curtis in his iconic orange striped helmet and white jersey.
Key Features
Features a 4-time Pro Bowler and Bengals Ring of Honor candidate. Iconic 1982 Topps design which is highly recognizable among vintage football collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock with appropriate pulp/brownish reverse. Correct dot-pattern printing in the colored name block. No signs of trimming. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
The card is moderately off-center from left to right. There is slight edge roughness on the right side and a tiny bit of white showing on the bottom-right corner. Surface appears clean of major Wax staining.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC for long-term inventory, or local card shows in the Cincinnati/Ohio area.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, this card is best sold as part of a Bengals team lot or a bulk 1980s football lot unless it is professionally graded. If grading, ensure surfaces are free of the common wax stains found in this set.