1981 Cramer Sports Promotions Baseball Legends Series 2 Mel Ott #35
Mel Ott · Cramer Sports Promotions (Pacific) · Base / Legend Insert (Oddball)
Player
Mel Ott
Set
1981 Cramer Sports Promotions Baseball Legends Series 2
Year
1981
Card #
#35 of 60
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly favor-right, edges show minor chipping/roughness common to the flat-cut card stock, and bottom left corner has visible softening.
Category
Base / Legend Insert (Oddball)
Manufacturer
Cramer Sports Promotions (Pacific)
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily sought after by player collectors (Mel Ott completists) or HOF 'oddball' set builders. General market demand for 1980s non-major manufacturer cards is currently stable but low.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.50 - $4.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $15 - $25, PSA 8: $30 - $45, PSA 9: $75 - $100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for individual stars in this set range from $0.99 to $5.00 depending on condition. Graded PSA 8 examples of HOFers from this specific set usually settle in the $30-$40 range.
Description
The reverse of the 1981 Cramer Sports Promotions Baseball Legends Series 2 Mel Ott #35 features a wood-grain border design framing a biographical summary and career statistics. It notes his tenure with the Giants (1926-1947), his 511 home runs, and his 1951 Hall of Fame induction. The card stock is a traditional cream-colored matte finish typical of 80s Pacific/Cramer 'oddball' sets.
Key Features
Hall of Fame subject; Early 'Pacific' era production; Biographical 'Mel Ott' career summary; Low-cost entry for vintage HOF collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Flat matte ink printing (no gloss), consistent card stock weight with 1981 Cramer issues, and visible '© 1981 Cramer Sports Promotions' copyright text. This set is rarely faked due to its relatively low market value.
Flaws to Note
Bottom-left corner softening; Minor edge chipping on the right side; Rough factory cut common for this specific set; Slight horizontal centering shift toward the right edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card using 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' enabled; COMC (Check Out My Cards) is also a strong choice for lower-value HOF cards as they handle the fulfillment.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you believe it is a flawless PSA 10, as the grading fee far exceeds the market value of an EX-MT copy. List with clear photos of both front and back. Use a 'Standard Envelope' for shipping to keep costs under $1.00 for the buyer.