1979-80 Topps Mike Bossy Record Breaker #2
Mike Bossy · Topps · Base / Record Breaker Insert
Player
Mike Bossy
Set
1979-80 Topps Hockey
Year
1979
Card #
#2
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly off-top-to-bottom. Notable edge chipping on the left side and bottom right corner. Presence of surface dust/nicks.
Category
Base / Record Breaker Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Mike Bossy has a dedicated collector base, but this is a high-population base card in lower-tier condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $10-15; PSA 4: $18-25; PSA 2: $5-8
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar VG-EX condition typically sell for $5 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples of this card sell for $50-70, but this specimen would not meet that grade threshold.
Description
A classic late-70s Topps design featuring New York Islanders legend Mike Bossy. This 'Record Breaker' card commemorates his feat of 'Most Goals, Right Wing, Season.' The card features a vibrant blue border with yellow accent bars and an action shot of Bossy in his iconic home jersey.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player Mike Bossy; Second-year card (follows his 1978 rookie); Part of the 'Record Breaker' subset that is popular with Islanders team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock texture for 1979 Topps; grainy period-accurate photo quality; no modern glossy coating. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering; noticeable white chipping along the blue edges (very common for this set); soft bottom right corner; minor surface wear on the left side border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this individual card. It fits well in a 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) listing for budget collectors.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the card's market value. List as '1979 Topps Mike Bossy #2' and take a clear photo of the back to show the stats. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap, tracked shipping.