1980 Topps Don Stanhouse Baltimore Orioles #368
Don Stanhouse · Topps · Base
Player
Don Stanhouse
Set
1980 Topps Base
Year
1980
Card #
#368
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is significantly shifted toward the bottom-right (approx 70/30). Corners appear relatively sharp for the era but the surface shows characteristic pebble-grain texture and potential light print snow.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Orioles team collectors or fans of the 'Full Pack' Stanhouse era. Not a high-velocity investment card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-8, PSA 7: $12-15, PSA 8: $25-30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $1 in bulk lots. Recent eBay sales for PSA 8 versions of this specific card range from $20 to $35, but most sales are for ungraded 'raw' copies at nominal prices.
Description
A classic 1980 Topps Don Stanhouse card featuring the Baltimore Orioles pitcher. The card features the iconic 1980 design with the player name and position in a banner at the bottom and the team name in a larger banner below. This card showcases Stanhouse's famous 'Full Pack' afro during his prime years with the Orioles.
Key Features
Features Don 'Full Pack' Stanhouse during the Orioles' 1979-1980 peak; iconic 1980 Topps design; common card from the early 'junk wax' transition era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Card stock thickness and color aging are consistent with late 1970s/early 1980s cardboard. High confidence; this card is not a target for counterfeiting due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy and right-heavy centering. There is a slight soft lower-left corner visible in the photo. Surface shows typical 1980 Topps print spotting in the blue sky area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team set or bulk lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-tail sales, or local card shop 'quarter bins'.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($19+) far exceed the market value. It is best sold as part of a 1980 Topps Baltimore Orioles team set or a larger lot of 1980 cards. If listing on eBay, use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping for $1.00 to keep the total price attractive to budget collectors.