1982 Topps Football Ken Anderson In Action #34
Ken Anderson (also featuring Pete Johnson #46) · Topps · Insert/Sub-set (In Action)
Player
Ken Anderson (also featuring Pete Johnson #46)
Set
1982 Topps Football
Year
1982
Card #
34
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is noticeably off-center to the right (approx 70/30). Top-right and bottom-right corners show visible whitening/softening. Edges have minor chipping. Typical grainy surface of early 80s Topps cardboard.
Category
Insert/Sub-set (In Action)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Moderate - Primarily sought by Cincinnati Bengals team collectors or those completing the 1982 Topps master set. Ken Anderson remains popular but this is a supplemental card rather than his base card or rookie.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $5-8, PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $18-25 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds market value).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 examples typically sell for $30-$40, while PSA 10s can reach $150+, though this specific card's centering and corners preclude those high grades.
Description
A classic 1982 Topps card featuring Bengals legend Ken Anderson in their iconic 'In Action' subset. The card captures the 1981 MVP in his signature Bengals uniform during the era of Cincinnati's first Super Bowl run. The card features a vibrant orange and yellow inner border with the 'In Action' pink and blue text at the bottom.
Key Features
Features 1981 NFL MVP Ken Anderson; Iconic 1982 Topps 'In Action' design; High nostalgia value for Cincinnati Bengals collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card stock shows the correct greyish-brown pulp texture characteristic of 1982 Topps. The orange ink has the correct matte finish and the photo exhibits the standard print dot matrix pattern of the period.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias; fuzzy/soft corners on the right edge; minor printing 'snow' (white dots) in the upper crowd area; slight edge wear on the left side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Standard Envelope' shipping), COMC, or in a 'Quarter Box' at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading will be significantly higher than the final sale price. Use 'eBay Standard Envelope' to keep shipping costs under $1.00. Use keywords: '1982 Topps Football', 'Ken Anderson', 'Bengals', 'In Action'.