1984 Topps Cecil Cooper #470
Cecil Cooper · Topps · Base
Player
Cecil Cooper
Set
1984 Topps Baseball
Year
1984
Card #
470
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) due to noticeable top-heavy centering, minor corner softening, and standard 1980s wax-pack edge wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Common vintage base card appealing primarily to team collectors, set builders, or nostalgia collectors rather than high-end investors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of common 1984 Topps cards in similar condition typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually on eBay or COMC, often moving faster when sold as complete sets or team lots.
Description
Up for sale is a 1984 Topps Baseball card featuring Milwaukee Brewers all-star first baseman Cecil Cooper, card number 470. The card features a vibrant color photograph of Cooper wearing the Brewers powder blue uniform with facsimile autograph across the chest. The bottom border displays the team name, player name, position box, and iconic Topps logo. A classic vintage card from the mid-1980s era.
Key Features
Vintage 1980s Topps flagship base card, features a popular star player from the Milwaukee Brewers 1980s era, highly recognizable classic border design.
Authenticity Indicators
Card stock appears consistent with 1984 Topps production (matte cardstock, standard thickness). Print quality and color saturation match authentic vintage examples. Low likelihood of counterfeit given the player and common card status. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable top-to-bottom centering imbalance with a wider bottom border. Minor corner softening visible on the top-left and bottom-left corners. Standard edge roughness typical of Topps cards from this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a larger lot or set, as individual card shipping costs outweigh the value), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees far exceed the value of the card even in a high grade. Sell raw, ideally combined in a lot with other 1984 Topps cards to make shipping worthwhile. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader using standard envelope or bubble mailer.