1982 Topps Paul Molitor #460
Paul Molitor · Topps · Base
Player
Paul Molitor
Set
1982 Topps Base
Year
1982
Card #
#460
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is shifted towards the top-left (approx 70/30). Corners show slight whitening/softening. The surface appears clean through the penny sleeve, but minor printing snow is typical for this year.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Paul Molitor remains popular with Hall of Fame and Brewers team set collectors, though base cards from the early 1980s are in high supply.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25, PSA 8: $35-50, PSA 9: $125-150
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples typically sell for $40-50, while PSA 9 specimens have seen recent upticks toward $140 due to registry demand.
Description
Featured here is a 1982 Topps Paul Molitor #460 baseball card. The card features a classic '80s design with Molitor in his Milwaukee Brewers uniform, holding a bat in a ready stance. The iconic 1982 Topps design includes the player name at the top, position in a colorful pennant, and 'Brewers' in a flowing ribbon at the bottom. A facsimile signature is printed across the middle-left of the image.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player (3,000 Hit Club member); classic 1982 Topps design; early career veteran card.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence level: High. The card stock shows the correct grey-toned vintage pulp typical of 1982 Topps. The ink patterns and facsimile signature thickness are consistent with era-specific printing presses.
Flaws to Note
Centering is noticeably heavy toward the top and left borders; minor corner softening visible on bottom right; faint edge wear along the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer' enabled), COMC, or as part of a Hall of Fame lot in local Facebook groups.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering and current market value, grading is not recommended as fees will exceed the card's value. Use high-resolution scans or photos out of the sleeve to show the clean surface. Best marketed with keywords like 'HOF', 'Brewers', and 'Vintage'.