1981 Topps Gary Burley #343
Gary Burley · Topps · Base
Player
Gary Burley
Set
1981 Topps Football
Year
1981
Card #
343
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX) to PSA 5 (EX) range. The card shows significant top-to-bottom centering issues (heavy top bias) and visible chipping/softening on all four corners. There is also potential surface staining/foxing in the top-left white border area.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is a common card of a non-Hall of Fame player. It mainly appeals to Bengals team collectors or those attempting to complete the full 1981 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-25, PSA 7: $35-45. (Note: Grading costs would likely exceed the final market value).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1981 Topps commons range from $0.25 to $1.50 depending on condition. High-grade PSA 9 or 10 examples of this card occasionally sell for $50+, but this specific specimen does not meet those condition standards.
Description
A classic 1981 Topps Gary Burley card featuring the Cincinnati Bengals defensive end. The card utilizes the iconic 1981 design with a football graphic in the top left corner denoting the position (Defensive End) and bold red typography for the 'Bengals' team name. Burley is shown in a close-up portrait wearing his black Bengals jersey #67.
Key Features
1981 Topps Football set card; Gary Burley defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals; vintage 1980s football design; common card from a staple era of football collecting.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card displays the correct pixelated printing pattern consistent with 1981 Topps lithography. The card stock shows the appropriate vintage gray/brown cardboard backing common for this era. This card is not professionally counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
The card is severely off-center top-to-bottom (roughly 80/20). The corners are rounded with visible whitening (loss of paper fiber). There appears to be light surface dirt or age-related staining on the front border. Edges show minor chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' or part of a player/team lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk bins. It is best sold in a 'Pick Your Card' style listing for set builders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($19+) will be substantially higher than the card's market value. If selling on eBay, use a standard white envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs low for the buyer. Use keywords: '1981 Topps Gary Burley Bengals #343 Set Filler'.