1981-82 Topps Richie Dunn Hockey Rookie Card #25
Richie Dunn · Topps · Base / Rookie Card
Player
Richie Dunn
Set
1981-82 Topps Hockey
Year
1981
Card #
25
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). Reasoning: Significant left-right centering issues (65/35 or 70/30), visible edge wear on the bottom right, and potential surface smudging on the top border.
Category
Base / Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Richie Dunn is a common-tier player from this era. This card generally appeals only to Sabres team collectors or completionists of the 1981 set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10.00-15.00, PSA 7: $20.00-25.00, PSA 8: $45.00-55.00
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of this card sell for $0.50 to $2.00 plus shipping on eBay. Graded PSA 8 copies have sold in the $40 range, but lower grades (PSA 6 or below) rarely sell as the cost of the slab exceeds the demand.
Description
A vintage 1981-82 Topps Richie Dunn rookie card featuring Dunn in his Buffalo Sabres jersey. The card design includes the classic 'puck' graphic in the lower right corner showing player name and position, with the team name set against a purple bar. The image shows Dunn mid-action holding a Koho stick.
Key Features
Richie Dunn rookie card; member of the Buffalo Sabres during the French Connection era; classic 1980s Topps design; common card from a high-production era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The card stock shows the correct thickness and brown-tinted recycled paper typical of 1981 Topps. The half-tone printing dots are consistent with factory production. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Obvious off-center printing (heavy to the right side); soft bottom-right corner; minor chipping along the white edges; typical 'fuzzy' edges associated with Topps 80s card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or combined with other Sabres cards), COMC, or local card show 'dollar boxes'.
Selling Tips
Grading is NOT recommended for this card as the cost of grading exceeds the value of the card at this condition. It is best sold as part of a lot or a Buffalo Sabres team set to save on shipping costs.