1981 Topps Rick Langford #550
Rick Langford · Topps · Base
Player
Rick Langford
Set
1981 Topps Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
550
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) due to noticeable top-to-bottom centering imbalance favoring the bottom border and mild corner softness.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Primarily of interest to vintage set builders and Oakland Athletics team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 on eBay and at card shows.
Description
This is a 1981 Topps baseball card featuring pitcher Rick Langford of the Oakland Athletics. The card features a classic 1981 Topps design with a rounded picture frame border, team logo baseball graphic in the lower-left corner, and yellow nameplate banner at the bottom.
Key Features
Classic early 1980s Topps vintage design, features durable Oakland Athletics starting pitcher from the Billy Martin era.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1981 Topps card stock and printing characteristics. High confidence in authenticity; common vintage cards from this era are rarely counterfeited due to low monetary value.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable centering shift with a heavier white border at the top compared to the bottom. Corners show slight rounding under close inspection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Not economical to grade professionally due to grading fees exceeding the final value. Best sold as part of a 1981 Topps set or Oakland A's team lot.