1981 Donruss Tom Seaver #261
Tom Seaver · Donruss · Base
Player
Tom Seaver
Set
1981 Donruss Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
261
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25, PSA 8: $30-50
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1981 Donruss Tom Seaver range from $1 to $3. Graded PSA 8 examples typically sell between $25 and $40 depending on current market fluctuations.
Description
Offering a classic 1981 Donruss baseball card featuring Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver of the Cincinnati Reds. The card features a vibrant green border framing the action photography of Seaver throwing a pitch, with the iconic 'd'81' logo in the upper left corner and 'Reds' in bold yellow lettering at the bottom right. The bottom white border displays the player's name and position in clean black text. A wonderful vintage addition for any Hall of Fame or Reds collector.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic early 1980s Donruss design, classic Reds uniform era, highly recognizable vintage card
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Standard 1981 card stock thickness, crisp font reproduction, and correct color saturation matching authentic Donruss printing techniques of the era.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner softening typical of 1981 Donruss stock, minor edge chipping common with the dark green borders of this set, centering appears slightly heavy to the right
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC
Selling Tips
Raw cards from the 1981 Donruss set generally do not warrant the cost of professional grading unless they are pristine candidates for a PSA 10. Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top loader using a rigid mailer.