1981 Fleer Johnny Bench #430
Johnny Bench · Fleer · Base
Player
Johnny Bench
Set
1981 Fleer Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
430
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right side and bottom, corners are mostly sharp with minor rounding visible upon close inspection, edges are clean with slight chipping typical of 1981 Fleer, and surface shows minor gloss wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Moderate - Steady nostalgic demand for Hall of Famers from the 1980s, particularly Johnny Bench items, though base cards from this junk-wax adjacent era are abundant.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $25-40
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1981 Fleer Johnny Bench generally range between $1.00 and $3.00 depending on condition, while PSA 8 copies regularly sell for around $25 to $35.
Description
Up for consideration is a 1981 Fleer Johnny Bench base card, card #430. The card features a classic vintage horizontal-curved photo frame design with a gray border. It showcases Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench preparing to throw, wearing his iconic Reds uniform with the red cap. The Fleer logo is prominently displayed in the top-left corner, with the team logo in the bottom-left and Bench's name along with his position 'THIRD BASE' (a notable error/oddity as he was primarily a catcher) at the bottom. A great addition for any vintage baseball card collector or Cincinnati Reds fan.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame legend Johnny Bench, early Fleer set from the modern era (Fleer entered the licensed card market in 1981), and features the interesting positional error noting him as a third baseman rather than catcher.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, font style, and color saturation match authentic 1981 Fleer production standards. Not a heavily counterfeited card due to low raw market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-heavy centering, minor corner softening, and standard edge roughness typical of the 1981 Fleer production quality.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best in lots or bundled with other 80s stars), or local card shows/shop bargain bins.
Selling Tips
Due to low individual value, it is not cost-effective to grade this specific card through PSA or BGS since grading fees would exceed the card's value. Best sold raw as part of a vintage set break, player collection lot, or individual low-cost listing using a rigid top-loader and team bag sent via eBay Standard Envelope.