1982 Topps Paul Molitor #430
Paul Molitor · Topps · Base Card / Hall of Fame
Player
Paul Molitor
Set
1982 Topps
Year
1982
Card #
#430
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is visibly shifted to the left (approx 70/30). Corners show slight softening, and edges exhibit minor wear consistent with age. Surface appears clean with no major creasing.
Category
Base Card / Hall of Fame
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Paul Molitor has a dedicated collector base as a Hall of Famer, but this is a high-pop base card from the junk wax era transition period.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 7: $25-35, PSA 8: $45-60, PSA 9: $150+
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $1.00 to $4.00 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies regularly sell for $50, while PSA 9s command a premium due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering in this set.
Description
This 1982 Topps Paul Molitor card features the Hall of Fame infielder in his classic Milwaukee Brewers powder blue road uniform. The design includes the iconic 'hockey stick' color borders, a facsimile signature on the mid-left, and his position (SS-2B) in the top-left yellow pennant. The bottom features the 'Brewers' team name in a purple banner.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Paul Molitor (3,000 Hit Club member); classic 1980s Topps design; collectible Milwaukee Brewers team card.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card displays correct period-accurate card stock, Topps vintage 4-color printing process (dot patterns visible under magnification), and natural aging characteristics. This specific card is rarely counterfeited as it is a mid-career base card.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias (narrow left border); slight top-to-bottom centering tilt; minor corner wear visible through the sleeve; potential light print specks in the upper background area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay (as a low-cost buy-it-now), COMC, or a 'dollar bin' at a local card show. Not recommended for high-end auction houses due to value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee ($19+) will exceed the market value of a PSA 6 or 7. Sell it 'raw' as part of a lot or as a budget-friendly option for HOF set builders. Use scan-quality photos to show centering clearly.