1984 Burger King Nolan Ryan #4
Nolan Ryan · Topps (produced for Burger King) · Regional/Promotional Food Issue
Player
Nolan Ryan
Set
1984 Burger King Texas Rangers
Year
1984
Card #
#4
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate - Centering looks slightly heavy to the right (55/45), corners appear sharp, and surface shows original matte texture.
Category
Regional/Promotional Food Issue
Manufacturer
Topps (produced for Burger King)
Demand Level
Moderate - Stable demand from Nolan Ryan 'super-collectors' and vintage Topps enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $35-45, PSA 9: $80-110, PSA 10: $350-450
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $8 to $18 depending on centering. PSA 9 copies have recently sold for approximately $95. PSA 10 copies are rare and command a significant premium upward of $400.
Description
This 1984 Burger King Nolan Ryan card features The Ryan Express in his Texas Rangers home uniform mid-delivery. This regional issues card was distributed only through Burger King restaurants in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. It features a clean white border with 'RANGERS LEADERS' printed in bold red text at the bottom. The back contains Ryan's career statistics and the Burger King logo.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan in a regional food-issue set which is much scarcer than the standard 1984 Topps flagship set. Highly collectible for Ryan specialists and team set collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic stock with correct matte finish and typography. Confidance: High. These cards are rarely counterfeited due to the low price point of raw versions.
Flaws to Note
A slight right-side centering bias is visible. The card stock on these food issues is white and prone to edge chipping if handled outside of protection. No significant surface scratches or creases are visible in this photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card using a low-cost 'eBay Standard Envelope' shipping option.
Selling Tips
Due to the high cost of grading, this card should only be submitted to PSA if you are confident it will achieve a Grade 10. Otherwise, sell raw. Use keywords like 'Rangers Leaders', 'Regional', and 'HOF' in the listing title.