1980-81 Topps Stanley Cup Semi-Finals #262 Flyers Skate Past North Stars
Rick MacLeish, Bill Barber, Paul Holmgrem (Philadelphia Flyers) · Topps · Base / Postseason Highlight
Player
Rick MacLeish, Bill Barber, Paul Holmgrem (Philadelphia Flyers)
Set
1980-81 Topps Hockey (Base Set)
Year
1980
Card #
#262
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Visible centering issues (heavy favor toward the top/left) and slight corner softness on the bottom right.
Category
Base / Postseason Highlight
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Primarily sought by set builders or vintage Philadelphia Flyers team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-25, PSA 8: $45-55
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of this card consistently sell for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping on eBay. Graded PSA 8 copies have historically sold in the $40-60 range, but lower grades rarely trade above the cost of the grading fee.
Description
A classic 1980-81 Topps hockey card featuring the Stanley Cup Semi-Finals highlight between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Minnesota North Stars. The card showcases the 'Broad Street Bullies' era Flyers in their iconic orange jerseys skating on the ice. The design features the distinctive circular text box and vibrant pink/orange border accents typical of the 1980 Topps hockey release.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Bill Barber; represents the 1980 Stanley Cup playoffs; classic Topps 'puck transition' design era; high nostalgia value for Flyers fans.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock thickness and porous texture; original dot-matrix printing pattern visible in the pink borders; no signs of modern reproduction or 'glossy' surfacing.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering bias; the top white border is much thinner than the bottom. Minor corner wear visible on the lower right tip. Typical 1980s rough-cut edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with Best Offer) or ComC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory rotation.
Selling Tips
This card is not a candidate for grading due to centering issues. List it as '1980 Topps Hockey #262 Flyers Semi-Finals' to capture team collectors. Place in a penny sleeve and top-loader immediately to prevent further corner wear.