1980 Topps Bob Montgomery #398
Bob Montgomery · Topps · Base
Player
Bob Montgomery
Set
1980 Topps
Year
1980
Card #
#398
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly shifted left-to-right (approx 70/30). Corners show visible softening and the surface displays minor age-related wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily from Red Sox team set builders or Bob Montgomery player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 8: $35-45. (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $1.00 or are found in 25-cent bargain bins. PSA 9 copies have sold in the $50 range, but lower grades rarely trade as individual graded units.
Description
This 1980 Topps vintage card features Boston Red Sox catcher Bob Montgomery in a classic field pose wearing a navy team jacket. The design includes the era-specific 'Topps' logo inside a baseball icon at the bottom left, with the team name 'RED SOX' in a stylized banner at the bottom. This is a common card from the 1980 set, which is best known for the Rickey Henderson rookie card.
Key Features
Features a member of the Boston Red Sox from the early 1980s. Montgomery was notable for being the last player to bat without a helmet in MLB history.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The printing pattern, card stock thickness, and ink saturation are consistent with 1980 Topps production. This is not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
The card is off-center toward the right edge. There is visible whitening and blunting on the corner tips. Surface appears to have light foxing or dirt consistent with long-term storage without a sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari, or as a 'fill' card on COMC. Local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is significantly higher than the final sale value. If selling individually, use a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.