1981 Topps U.L. Washington #232
U.L. Washington · Topps · Base
Player
U.L. Washington
Set
1981 Topps Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
232
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) due to noticeable top-heavy centering and slight corner wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Primarily appeals to team collectors, set builders, or fans of 1980s baseball nostalgia.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition routinely sell for $0.99 to $2.00 shipped on eBay.
Description
This is a vintage 1981 Topps baseball card featuring Kansas City Royals infielder U.L. Washington. The card design features a white border with a rounded yellow inner border surrounding the player portrait. The team name 'Royals' is scripted on his jersey, and a baseball graphic with 'Royals' text sits in the lower-left corner above his name and position.
Key Features
Classic 1981 Topps vintage design, features the iconic U.L. Washington toothpick in his mouth (partially visible/famous for it), popular player for Kansas City Royals team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Card stock, printing dot patterns, and color saturation match authentic 1981 Topps production standards. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable top-heavy centering issue with a very thin top white border compared to the bottom. Minor soft corners and slight edge chipping typical of 1981 Topps cards.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC as a single or as part of a 1981 Topps set lot.
Selling Tips
Not economical to grade professionally due to low market value. Best sold raw as part of a set, or packaged carefully in a penny sleeve and top loader using standard eBay envelope shipping.