1985 Topps Passing Leaders Dan Marino / Joe Montana #192
Dan Marino and Joe Montana · Topps · Base / Leader Insert
Player
Dan Marino and Joe Montana
Set
1985 Topps Football
Year
1985
Card #
#192
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly off-top, with visible whitening and chipping on the black borders, especially the right edge and corners.
Category
Base / Leader Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - While these are iconic players, this is a leader card rather than a base or rookie card. It holds steady interest from Marino, Montana, and HOF collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $15-20, PSA 4: $25-35, PSA 2: $8-12
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar VG condition consistently sell for $5-$10. PSA 8 copies have reached $100+, but this specific card's heavy border wear limits it to the 'budget filler' category.
Description
This 1985 Topps card honors the 1984 NFL Passing Leaders, featuring two of the greatest quarterbacks in history: Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins (AFC) and Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers (NFC). The card features a horizontal layout with a distinct black border and bold 'PASSING LEADERS' text on the right side.
Key Features
Dual Hall of Famer card; features Dan Marino during his historic 1984 MVP sophomore season; features Joe Montana in his prime; iconic black border design that is very difficult to find in high grades.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card exhibits the correct 1985 Topps cardboard stock texture, 'dots' print pattern under magnification, and appropriate aging. Not a high-risk card for counterfeits in this lower condition.
Flaws to Note
Heavy chipping on the right edge and top right corner; bottom left corner is soft; significant top-to-bottom centering issues (heavy at the bottom); surface wear is visible on the black borders which show every speck of white cardstock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with Best Offer) or local card shows in a dollar/discount bin. The condition does not warrant high-end auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees would far exceed the market value of a PSA 3/4 specimen. Use high-resolution scans or photos on a neutral background to show the border wear clearly to avoid returns. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay Standard Envelope for $1.11.