1981 Topps Steve Garvey #480
Steve Garvey · Topps · Base
Player
Steve Garvey
Set
1981 Topps Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
480
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) due to heavy corner wear, edge chipping along the left border, and some surface fading.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Stable demand from vintage set builders and Los Angeles Dodgers team collectors, but high availability keeps prices modest.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $10-15, PSA 4: $15-25, PSA 5: $25-40
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of 1981 Topps Steve Garvey in similar worn condition typically sell for $0.50 to $2.00 individually on eBay or COMC.
Description
This is a 1981 Topps baseball card featuring Los Angeles Dodgers star first baseman Steve Garvey, card number 480. The card features a classic 1981 Topps design with a vibrant blue border on the top and left, a facsimile autograph across the player image, and a team and player nameplate at the bottom with a '1st BASE' position indicator. Garvey is pictured holding a bat over his shoulder in uniform with the 1980 All-Star Game sleeve patch visible.
Key Features
Features perennial All-Star and Gold Glove first baseman Steve Garvey during his prime years with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Iconic 1981 Topps wood-border/color-bar design era.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock and print patterns consistent with 1981 Topps production. High confidence in authenticity; cards from this era and value tier are rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable rounding and wear on all four corners, chipping along the white and colored borders, minor surface wear, and centering slightly heavy to the bottom and right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a lot or vintage set rather than individually due to low raw value), or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value, it is not economically viable to grade this specific card. Best sold raw as part of a 1981 Topps set or team lot. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard plain white envelope with a rigid backing (if selling very cheaply) or standard first-class bubble mailer.