1981 Topps Joe Pettini #488
Joe Pettini · Topps · Base
Player
Joe Pettini
Set
1981 Topps Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
488
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right and top, with clean corners and edges visible within the holder, and standard vintage surface gloss with minor wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche appeal primarily for San Francisco Giants team collectors and 1981 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1981 Topps cards in similar condition typically range between $0.50 and $2.00 free shipping or via standard PWE shipping.
Description
1981 Topps Joe Pettini baseball card featuring the San Francisco Giants infielder. The card has a distinctive pink border design with a team cap logo in the bottom left corner and the classic Topps baseball logo in the bottom right corner. Pettini is shown wearing his Giants cap and glasses.
Key Features
Classic 1981 Topps vintage design, notable for the player's iconic 1980s glasses and mustache combination, appealing to vintage set builders and team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock, correct font types, and proper color saturation consistent with authentic 1981 Topps production. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering bias common to 1981 Topps print runs. Minor edge chipping and potential corner softness typical of un-graded vintage card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC (Check Out My Cards) as part of a vintage bulk lot or low-cost single listing.
Selling Tips
Not economical to professionally grade given the low raw value. Best sold raw in a penny sleeve and top loader, or bundled with other 1981 Topps commons.