1981 Topps Bob Boone #555
Bob Boone · Topps · Base Card
Player
Bob Boone
Set
1981 Topps Base Set
Year
1981
Card #
#555
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card exhibits decent centering (approximately 45/55 top-to-bottom and 60/40 left-to-right), but visible wear on the lower-left corner and minor light chipping on the green border prevent a higher grade.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Primarily collected by Phillies team set collectors or fans of the Boone family. As a common veteran card from the early junk-wax era, it is not a high-velocity item.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $250+
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales average $0.99 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies have recently sold between $12 and $18. PSA 9 examples are scarce and fluctuate based on set-registry builders, recently hitting the $50 mark.
Description
A classic 1981 Topps Bob Boone card featuring the Phillies' veteran catcher in his defensive gear. The card utilizes the iconic 1981 design with a team-colored baseball cap logo in the bottom-left corner containing the position and team name. The image shows Boone at field level with a blurred stadium background. The reverse contains his career statistics through the 1980 season.
Key Features
Features a 4-time Gold Glove winner and 7-time All-Star; member of the Philadelphia Phillies 1980 World Series championship team; part of the notable Boone baseball family dynasty.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock shows the correct thickness and gray-toned recycled cardboard backing characteristic of 1981 Topps. The 'Topps' logo circle on the front has the correct dot-matrix pattern. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner softening on the bottom-left; minor edge wear along the top right border; centering is slightly skewed to the right; very small print dots visible in the light sky area of the photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or via eBay Standard Envelope for singles), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term storage and eventual sale, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you believe it is a perfect Gem Mint 10, as grading fees will exceed the value of a PSA 7 or 8. Use 'eBay Standard Envelope' to keep shipping costs under $1.00. Use keywords like '1981 Topps Phillies', 'Vintage Baseball', and 'Bob Boone'.