1981 Topps Barry Bonnell #143
Barry Bonnell · Topps · Base
Player
Barry Bonnell
Set
1981 Topps Base
Year
1981
Card #
143
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly shifted left-to-right (approx 70/30 or 75/25). Lower corners show touching and top left edge has minor chipping. Surface appears clean of major wax or gum stains.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Most interest comes from Braves team collectors or 1981 Topps set builders looking to complete a low-grade or mid-grade run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-8, PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30 (Note: Grading fees exceed market value for this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Recent individual raw sales for 1981 Topps commons range from $0.10 to $0.50 plus shipping. High-grade (PSA 9 or 10) examples of stars from this set command premiums, but commons generally do not hold significant value.
Description
A classic 1981 Topps Barry Bonnell card featuring the utility player in his Atlanta Braves uniform. The card features the signature 1981 Topps design with a magenta border frame, a cursive 'Braves' team logo in the bottom left, and a baseball icon in the top right indicating his position as 3B-OF. The back features standard stats and biographical information.
Key Features
Features the iconic 1981 Topps design; represents Barry Bonnell during his tenure with the Braves; vintage 80s aesthetics.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The cardboard stock, dot matrix print pattern, and magenta ink hue are consistent with 1981 Topps production. This is not a card typically targeted by counterfeiters.
Flaws to Note
Obvious left-to-right centering issues; visible whitening on the bottom right corner; slight edge wear along the top rail; minor print snow in the dark background area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot of 1980s cards on eBay, or through a platform like COMC for set builders. Local card shop 'bargain bins' or 'common' boxes are also typical venues.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading cost will be 10x the actual value of the card. If selling, list it as part of an 'Atlanta Braves Team Lot' or '1981 Topps Completion Lot' to maximize the chance of a sale.