1981 Topps Ron Hodges #364
Ron Hodges · Topps · Base
Player
Ron Hodges
Set
1981 Topps Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
#364
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (VG). Centering is approximately 70/30 left-to-right. Top-left corner shows significant wear/ding. Right edge shows minor chipping. Surface has a notable horizontal scratch or crease across the lower-mid image on the left side.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Ron Hodges is a niche 'team set' or 'player set' collectable. The card is a common from a high-production era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-10, PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $60-85. Note: Grading this specific card is not financially recommended due to low player demand and visible damage.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for raw 1981 Topps commons range from $0.10 to $0.99. Team sets for the 1981 Mets typically sell for $5 to $10 total.
Description
This 1981 Topps Ron Hodges features the New York Mets catcher in his classic pinstripe uniform. The design includes the 'Mets' team name in blue block text at the top left with a yellow 'Catcher' banner at the top right. This specific card also features an aftermarket (non-certified) felt-tip pen signature.
Key Features
Classic 1981 Topps design; long-time Mets catcher who played his entire 12-season career in New York; contains a facsimile signature (printed) and a secondary hand-signed autograph (unauthenticated).
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic 1981 Topps card stock; correct color saturation for the era; standard age-appropriate cardboard wear. High confidence in card authenticity; low confidence in signature authenticity without PSA/DNA certification.
Flaws to Note
Visible surface scratch/indentation on the lower left of the image area; soft and rounded corners (especially top left); off-center borders favoring the left; edge wear on the right side. The hand-written signature is unauthenticated.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a 1981 Topps team set on eBay, or in a 'quarter box' at a local card show. Not profitable for individual online sale after shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Group this with other 1980s Mets cards to increase appeal. Use an eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping if sold individually. The signature, if real, adds slight personal value but actually decreases the grade of the physical card to 'Adjusted' unless authenticated.