1979-80 Topps Don Maloney Record Breaker #1
Don Maloney · Topps · Base / Record Breaker Insert
Player
Don Maloney
Set
1979-80 Topps Hockey
Year
1979
Card #
#1
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - centering is decent, but visible corner softening, edge chipping on the right, and surface wear significantly impact the potential grade.
Category
Base / Record Breaker Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - strictly for Rangers team collectors or vintage hockey set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-10, PSA 4: $12-18, PSA 5: $20-25
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in similar mid-to-low grade condition range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 7 examples have sold for roughly $35-45, but this card is not in that condition tier.
Description
Featured here is the 1979-80 Topps Don Maloney Record Breaker card, number 1 in the set. This vintage hockey card commemorates Maloney's record for 'Most Points, Rookie, Playoff Series.' The card features the classic blue and yellow border design characteristic of the late 70s Topps hockey release, showing Maloney in his New York Rangers away jersey.
Key Features
Set starter (Card #1); iconic 1979-80 Topps design; commemorates a specific NHL rookie record for the New York Rangers.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic Topps card stock and color matching. Confidence: High. This card is not generally counterfeited due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on all four corners; heavy blue ink chipping along the right-side edge; surface looks to have light scuffing and loss of original gloss.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost 'Buy It Now') or COMC. It is also a good 'filler' item for a local card shop's vintage bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($20+) far exceed the market value of the card. List as part of a lot or as a cheap PWE (Plain White Envelope) shipping option to attract set builders looking to complete their 1979 Topps run.