1980-81 Topps NHL Record Breaker Charlie Simmer #163
Charlie Simmer · Topps (under NHL license) · Subset / Record Breaker
Player
Charlie Simmer
Set
1980-81 Topps NHL
Year
1980
Card #
#163
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The centering is significantly shifted to the right. Visible edge wear and softening on all four corners are present. Surface appears relatively clean but shows typical aging for the stock.
Category
Subset / Record Breaker
Manufacturer
Topps (under NHL license)
Demand Level
Low. While Simmer is a beloved Kings player, this is a subset card rather than his rookie card, appeal is limited to team set collectors and 1980 set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15; PSA 5: $15-25; PSA 6: $30-40. Due to low market value, grading is not recommended for this card.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies have historically sold in the $40-$60 range, but lower grades rarely appear at auction because they are not economical to grade.
Description
A classic 1980-81 Topps Charlie Simmer Record Breaker card (#163). The card features the 'Triple Crown Line' legend in his Los Angeles Kings purple and gold jersey. The 'Record Breaker' header on top commemorates his achievement of scoring in 13 straight games during the 1979-80 season. The card utilizes the iconic 1980-81 Topps design with a purple border frame and a yellow banner at the bottom.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame caliber player Charlie Simmer; part of the popular 'Record Breaker' subset; classic early 80s Topps design; commemorates a significant NHL scoring streak.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card features the correct 'grainy' vintage card stock of the era and the cyan/magenta/yellow/black rosette print pattern. It is not a commonly faked card due to its relatively low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-to-left centering bias (roughly 80/20); soft corners with visible white showing; minor chipping along the purple border edges; slight tilt in the cut.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or as part of a lot of 1980s hockey cards on Facebook Marketplace.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading exceeds the market value. List it with high-resolution scans of both front and back. Use a 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping method to keep costs low for the buyer. Keyword your listing with 'L.A. Kings' and 'Triple Crown Line'.