1980 Topps Pete Rose #540
Pete Rose · Topps · Base
Player
Pete Rose
Set
1980 Topps Baseball
Year
1980
Card #
540
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the top and right, with standard vintage corner softness and mild edge wear consistent with the grade.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Pete Rose remains a popular collecting figure due to his historic hitting records, though his exclusion from the Hall of Fame keeps demand steady rather than explosive.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10 - $25
Graded Value
PSA 5: $15 - $20, PSA 6: $25 - $35, PSA 7: $50 - $75
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1980 Topps Pete Rose #540 in similar condition generally range from $10 to $20 on eBay, while PSA 6 graded copies typically sell between $25 and $40.
Description
This is a 1980 Topps baseball card featuring Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose, card number 540. The card features a white border with bold red 'REDS' text at the top left, a green ribbon banner indicating '3D BASE', and a blue banner at the bottom stating 'N.L. ALL-STARS' flanked by two stars. The photograph shows Rose crouched in his fielding stance wearing his Cincinnati Reds uniform and cap, with a facsimile signature printed on the right side of the image area.
Key Features
Features baseball's all-time hits leader, Pete Rose, during his tenure with the Cincinnati Reds. The 1980 Topps set is well-known for its colorful team name banners and classic vintage design.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1980s Topps card stock with correct back details, coloring, and authentic facsimile signature. High confidence in authenticity; not a heavily counterfeited card compared to rookies.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering bias, minor corner rounding typical of un-graded vintage paper stock, and slight surface wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shops and card shows.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is generally not cost-effective to grade this card with PSA unless part of a bulk submission. Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top loader using a bubble mailer with tracking for protection.