1981 Topps Steve Howe #51
Steve Howe · Topps · Base
Player
Steve Howe
Set
1981 Topps Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
51
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (NRMT). Noticeable left-heavy centering on the front border, with slightly softer top-right corner and minor edge wear visible on the bottom border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Demand is mostly limited to team collectors, 1981 set builders, and nostalgia collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10 - $15, PSA 7: $15 - $25, PSA 8: $40 - $60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1981 Topps Steve Howe #51 in similar mid-grade condition typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 free shipping on eBay.
Description
Offering a 1981 Topps Baseball card featuring Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Steve Howe, card number #51. The card features a classic 1981 Topps design with a large action photograph showing Howe from behind on the field, accompanied by a circular portrait inset in the bottom right corner. The player name, position, and team name "DODGERS" are cleanly displayed in a green banner at the bottom left. A great vintage piece for Dodgers collectors or 1981 Topps set builders.
Key Features
Features Steve Howe during his early career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he won the 1980 National League Rookie of the Year award. Classic 1981 Topps vintage design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Card stock, printing dot patterns, and back layout match genuine 1981 Topps production standards. This card is not commonly targeted by counterfeiters due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable left-heavy centering on the front surface. Minor corner softness, particularly on the top-right and bottom-left corners. Light edge chipping typical of 1981 Topps cards.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shows in bargain boxes.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is not economically viable to grade this specific card via professional grading services like PSA or BGS, as the grading fees would exceed the card's value. Best sold raw as part of a team lot or set, or individually via eBay Standard Envelope shipping.