1985 Topps Mel Hall #574
Mel Hall · Topps · Base Card
Player
Mel Hall
Set
1985 Topps Baseball
Year
1985
Card #
#574
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Estimated. The card shows significant 'off-center' (O/C) printing toward the top-right. The bottom-right corner shows visible softening and a small fold/crease, and the edges appear worn from being in a loose stack.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Mel Hall is not a Hall of Famer and his post-career reputation significantly hinders collector interest. This is considered a 'common' card from the 'Junk Wax' era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-8, PSA 9: $12-18, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: Due to centering and corner damage, this specific card is not a candidate for high-grade pricing.
Comparable Sales
Recent bulk lots of 1985 Topps commons sell for approximately $0.01 to $0.05 per card. Individual high-grade (PSA 10) examples of this card have sold for under $50, but raw copies rarely sell individually.
Description
This 1985 Topps Mel Hall features the outfielder in his Cleveland Indians uniform. The design is iconic for its bold block lettering for the team name at the top and the diagonal player name plate in the bottom right corner. The card captures Hall in a classic batting stance against a solid blue sky background.
Key Features
Classic 1985 Topps wood-grain era adjacent design; features Mel Hall during his tenure with the Cleveland Indians; clean photographic image.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock is the standard 1985 Topps grayish-brown recycled paper; the 'Topps' logo font and ink absorption are consistent with period printing. High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering issues (heavy toward top/right). Visible corner wear on the bottom right. Minor surface scuffing and edge chipping consistent with unprotected storage in a stack.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a 1985 Topps complete set or a Cleveland Indians team bag. Not worth the fees of a solo eBay listing. Local flea markets or donating to a 'free cards for kids' box are the most likely outlets.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the value of the card. If selling, bundle it with other 1980s Indians cards. If listing online, use a clear scan to show the centering issues and ship in a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep costs down.