1981 Topps Jose Cruz #460
Jose Cruz · Topps · Base Card
Player
Jose Cruz
Set
1981 Topps Base Set
Year
1981
Card #
#460
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom (approx 20/80) and slightly left to right. Softening is visible on all four corners, especially the top right and bottom left. Edges show minor chipping/wear.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate; primarily desired by Houston Astros team collectors and fans of 80s baseball.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-$12, PSA 6: $15-$20, PSA 7: $25-$35. Not recommended for grading as the cost of grading exceeds the value.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 or less in bulk lots. PSA 8 copies recently sold for $15-20, but this specific card would not reach that grade due to centering.
Description
A classic 1981 Topps baseball card featuring Houston Astros legend Jose Cruz. The card features a close-up portrait of Cruz wearing the iconic orange Houston Astros trucker-style cap. The design includes the 'Astros' team name in pink cursive script at the bottom left and a baseball icon in the top right corner indicating his 'OF' (Outfield) position.
Key Features
Features a beloved Houston Astros Hall of Fame candidate; iconic 1981 design; nostalgic orange star cap; part of the early 80s Topps era.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock; period-correct orange/brown ink tones; correct lithographic dot pattern visible under magnification. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Obvious centering issues with the top border much thinner than the bottom; visible corner rounding; minor surface dirt/soiling on the white border; slight ink mark on the right border near the center.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, local card shop bulk bins, or Facebook Astros fan groups.
Selling Tips
Best sold as a 'filler' card for collectors completing the 1981 set. Shipping via eBay Standard Envelope (PWE) is the only way to remain profitable due to the low value.