1981 Topps Pete Rose #540
Pete Rose · Topps · Base
Player
Pete Rose
Set
1981 Topps Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
#540
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT) estimated due to heavy top-heavy centering and minor corner softening.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Pete Rose remains a popular historical figure and collector favorite despite ongoing hobby controversies regarding his eligibility status.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5 to $15
Graded Value
PSA 5: $15-25, PSA 6: $25-40, PSA 7: $50-75
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1981 Topps Pete Rose #540 in similar mid-grade condition range between $5 and $12 on eBay.
Description
This is a 1981 Topps baseball card featuring all-time hits leader Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies. The card features a classic 1981 border design with a green frame surrounding a clear action photograph of Rose in a blue Phillies jersey and red batting helmet, holding a bat. The bottom features a red cap graphic with '1st BASE PHILLIES' and a round Topps baseball logo next to Rose's name in yellow text.
Key Features
Features Pete Rose during his tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies; iconic 1981 Topps border design; essential card for any Pete Rose or vintage Topps set collector.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard vintage Topps card stock with correct gloss and print patterns typical of 1981 production. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Notable top-heavy centering with a very thin top border and a thick bottom border; minor corner wear visible on the bottom-left corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are best for raw vintage commons and star cards of this era.
Selling Tips
Sell raw unless you are bundling with other cards, as grading fees will outweigh the profit margin for a lower-grade 1981 common star card. Use clear photos showing the front and back borders clearly.