1983 Topps Bob Grich #27
Bob Grich · Topps · Base
Player
Bob Grich
Set
1983 Topps Baseball
Year
1983
Card #
27
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right and bottom on the front, corners show slight touches of wear, edges are relatively clean, and surface appears well-preserved with standard gloss for the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche collector base consisting primarily of vintage set builders, California Angels team collectors, and player PC (personal collection) collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.99 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of common 1983 Topps cards in similar condition typically range from $0.50 to $2.00 plus shipping on eBay and COMC.
Description
Vintage 1983 Topps baseball card featuring California Angels second baseman Bob Grich. The card features a classic 1980s wood-grain or solid border design with a vibrant green outer frame, a portrait photo of Grich wearing his Angels cap, a team cap logo graphic with position designation '2nd BASE ANGELS', and a round Topps baseball logo in the corner. The player's name is cleanly printed in yellow text on a green banner at the bottom.
Key Features
Vintage 1980s Topps flagship base card, featuring a multi-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner who was a cornerstone second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles and California Angels.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1983 Topps card stock thickness, correct vintage coloring, and sharp typographic printing. High confidence of authenticity as this card is not commonly targeted for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Slightly off-center border with heavier white space on the left and top compared to the right and bottom. Minor corner softening consistent with a mid-grade vintage card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best for single-card listing with low-cost standard envelope shipping), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Sell raw as part of a lot or set break, as grading costs will exceed the final market value of a mid-grade common card from 1983. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard plain white envelope with a non-machinable stamp or via ground advantage.