1979-80 Topps Scoring Leaders Brian Trottier/Marcel Dionne/Guy Lafleur #1
Brian Trottier, Marcel Dionne, Guy Lafleur · Topps · Leader Card / Base
Player
Brian Trottier, Marcel Dionne, Guy Lafleur
Set
1979-80 Topps Hockey
Year
1979
Card #
#1
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card shows heavy corner wear, softening on the bottom left edge, and significant top-to-bottom centering issues (heavily weighted toward the top).
Category
Leader Card / Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Collectors of Hall of Fame players and set builders seek this card, but demand is currently stable rather than surging.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $15-25, PSA 4: $30-40, PSA 5: $50-65. Higher grades command premiums, but this specific copy is unlikely to exceed a mid-grade due to visible wear.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar 'Very Good' condition range from $6 to $15. PSA 6 copies typically sell for around $80-100, while PSA 8 copies can reach $350+.
Description
This 1979-80 Topps Scoring Leaders card features three NHL legends: Brian Trottier, Marcel Dionne, and Guy Lafleur. The card has a bright blue border with pink and light-blue panels for each player's photo and name. It marks the leaders from the 1978-79 season. It is card #1 in the set, making it historically prone to rubber band wear and handling damage.
Key Features
Features three Hall of Fame legends on one card; Card #1 of the set; Iconic blue-border design from the same year as the Wayne Gretzky rookie card.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The cardboard stock shows the correct grey/brown fiber indicative of late 70s Topps production. The alignment of the NHL shield and typography matches known originals. This is not a frequently faked card, unlike the Gretzky rookie from the same set.
Flaws to Note
Significant 'soft' or rounded corners, especially the top two; centering is poor (off-center top-to-bottom); light surface wear and possible edge chipping on the left side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a raw card of this value. It would also do well in a 'buy it now' lot with other 1979-80 hockey cards.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The grading fees (approx. $19-25) would exceed the value of the card in this condition. List it raw with clear photos of the front and back. Use keywords: 'HOF', 'Triple Hall of Fame', and 'Set Starter'.