1981 Topps Reggie Jackson A.L. All-Star #461
Reggie Jackson · Topps · Base / All-Star Insert
Player
Reggie Jackson
Set
1981 Topps Base Set
Year
1981
Card #
#461
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card displays significant surface wear including a horizontal crease or crack through the center right, soft/rounded corners, and rough edges. Centering is shifted slightly toward the top-left.
Category
Base / All-Star Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Reggie Jackson is a high-demand HOFer, but this specific card was mass-produced during the vintage-to-junk-wax transition and is common in the market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 5: $25-30. Note that grading costs exceed current market value for this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar 'Good' to 'Very Good' condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies typically sell for $40-50, but this card would not reach that grade.
Description
A classic 1981 Topps Reggie Jackson American League All-Star card. The card features 'Mr. October' in his New York Yankees uniform wearing iconic 1980s-era aviator sunglasses and a batting helmet. The design includes the red/orange/yellow ribbon banner at the bottom and the vintage Topps baseball logo.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic Yankees imagery, All-Star designation, classic 1981 Topps border design.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine 1981 Topps card stock with correct matte cardboard finish and age-appropriate toning on borders. Confidence: High. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Visible surface creasing/scuffing on the right middle edge extending into the photo. All four corners show significant softening and rounding. Edges are rough with visible paper loss/chipping on the left side. Centering is roughly 65/35 left-to-right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or as a low-cost BIN), Mercari, or local card shop bulk bins. Not recommended for high-end auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees ($19+) will far outweigh the $3 value. List as '1981 Topps Reggie Jackson All-Star Yankees' and use high-quality photos. Best sold as part of a Reggie Jackson or Yankees team lot to save on shipping costs.