1980 Topps Paul Molitor #406
Paul Molitor · Topps · Base Card / Hall of Fame Vintage
Player
Paul Molitor
Set
1980 Topps Base Set
Year
1980
Card #
406
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) or PSA 7 (NM) Estimate. Centering looks decent on the reverse, but the corners show minor white touches and the edges have slight fuzziness typical of the 1980 Topps card stock.
Category
Base Card / Hall of Fame Vintage
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Paul Molitor is a 3,000-hit club member and Hall of Famer, but this is a base card from a high-print-run era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 7: $25-35, PSA 8: $75-90
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5-10. Recent PSA 7 sales have fluctuated between $25 and $40. PSA 8 copies have seen a slight decline from peak 2021 pricing and now settle under $100.
Description
This 1980 Topps Paul Molitor card features the Hall of Famer in his third-year release. The reverse (shown) displays his career highlights and complete major and minor league batting records, including his 1977 Midwest League Player of the Year honors and his 1978 TOPPS Major League Rookie All-Star Team selection. The card back has the classic gray/green 1980 card stock with crisp black text.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, Early career card (3rd year), Classic 1980 Topps design, Clean reverse graphics featuring Brewers team designation.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The cardboard stock shows the correct fiber density and 'fuzzy' edges characteristic of 1980 Topps printing. The ink absorption on the back is consistent with 40-year-old lithographic printing.
Flaws to Note
Visible whitening on the bottom right and top left corners of the reverse. Minor edge wear on the left border. Centering on the back is slightly shifted toward the bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with Best Offer), COMC, or local card shows in the Milwaukee or Minnesota regions where his fanbase is strongest.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless the front surface and centering are absolutely perfect, as the cost of grading will likely exceed the market value of a mid-grade result. List with high-resolution photos of both front and back.