1981 Topps Willie Randolph #230
Willie Randolph · Topps · Base
Player
Willie Randolph
Set
1981 Topps Base
Year
1981
Card #
#230
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - PSA 6 (EX-MT). Visible top-to-bottom centering bias (heavy toward top), light corner softing on bottom right, and minor edge roughness on the left border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Willie Randolph is a beloved Yankee and frequent coach/manager, maintaining a steady base of team collectors and set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-25, PSA 8: $45-60. Note: Grading costs likely exceed the card's market value at these grades.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 9 examples have sold for $150+, but lower mid-grade copies like this one typically trade as 'common' inventory unless in Gem Mint condition.
Description
A classic 1981 Topps Willie Randolph card featuring the Yankees second baseman in his signature pinstriped home uniform. The design includes the iconic 1981 Topps baseball logo in the bottom left and the orange team name banner across the bottom. The card captures a focused Randolph in a batting stance with a stadium crowd background.
Key Features
Features a New York Yankees legend and 6-time All-Star; part of the iconic 1981 Topps set known for its colorful borders and team banners.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock shows the correct greyish-brown pulp consistency of early 80s Topps; the 'Topps' logo dot-pattern is consistent with period-correct printing methods. This card is rarely counterfeited due to its high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-leaning centering (about 65/35 or 70/30 distribution), softening on the bottom corners, and slight surface wear near the bottom banner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now), COMC for long-term consignment, or as part of a Yankees team lot at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will be higher than the final sale price. Sell it as part of a '1981 Topps Yankees Team Set' or a 'Willie Randolph Fan Lot' to maximize interest and cover shipping costs using eBay Standard Envelope.