1982 Topps Rowland Office #736
Rowland Office · Topps · Base
Player
Rowland Office
Set
1982 Topps Baseball
Year
1982
Card #
736
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (VG). Visible heavy chipping on all edges, rounded corners (especially bottom right), surface snow/scuffing in the photo area, and substantial centering issues (slanted/diamond cut).
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Rowland Office is a 'common' player and this card is a base card produced in high volume during the junk wax era preamble.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $0.75
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-10, PSA 4: $8-12, PSA 5: $12-18 (Note: Grading cost exceeds the market value of the card in this condition).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1982 Topps commons for non-Hall of Fame players typically range from $0.10 to $0.99 plus shipping. High-grade (PSA 10) examples of this card have sold for $25-40, but this card is not a candidate for those grades.
Description
A vintage 1982 Topps Rowland Office card featuring him in his Atlanta Braves uniform and jacket. The card design utilizes the classic 80s Topps aesthetic with dual-colored name and team bars at the bottom and a player silhouette icon in the lower-left corner. This card portrays the outfielder during his tenure with the Braves.
Key Features
Classic 1982 Topps design; Outfielder for the Atlanta Braves; Nostalgic 1980s aesthetic.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock and late 70s/early 80s Topps print pattern. High confidence. This specific card is not commonly counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Major edge wear and chipping throughout; rounded corners; surface abrasions/scuffing over the player's photo; diamond cut/centering shift toward the bottom right; staining or dirt visible on the bottom white border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best for bulk 'commons' bins at a Local Card Shop (LCS), small-town flea markets, or as part of a 1982 Topps team set/complete set on eBay.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees are significantly higher than the card's value. Best sold as part of a large lot of 1980s baseball cards or as a cheap addition to an Atlanta Braves fan's collection. If listing on eBay, use a Standard Envelope to keep shipping costs under $1.00.