1981 Topps Joel Youngblood #625
Joel Youngblood · Topps · Base
Player
Joel Youngblood
Set
1981 Topps Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
#625
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) to PSA 6 (EX-MT)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $12-18, PSA 8: $25-35
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw copies of this card typically hover around $0.99 including shipping (PWE). High-grade PSA 9 examples occasionally sell for $40-60 to registry set builders, but this specific card's centering and corner wear would prevent it from reaching that level.
Description
A classic 1981 Topps Joel Youngblood card featuring the iconic New York Mets home pinstripe jersey. The card includes the signature 1981 team-name script in the bottom left corner and a baseball icon in the top right indicating his positions as 2B-OF. The photo shows Joel with his bat over his shoulder in a classic batting stance pose.
Key Features
Joel Youngblood is famously known as the only player in MLB history to get a hit for two different teams in two different cities on the same day (August 4, 1982). This card represents his tenure with the Mets during a period of transition for the franchise. It features the colorful 1981 design which was a departure from Topps' late 70s aesthetics.
Authenticity Indicators
The cardboard stock is the correct brownish-grey recycled pulp characteristic of 1981 Topps. The printing uses the standard 4-color rosette pattern. Confidence is high as this card is part of the 'Junk Wax' era transition and has no known motive for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
The centering is shifted significantly to the left (approx 70/30). There is visible corner wear on all four corners, with the top right and bottom left showing slight blunting. There is a noticeable print mark or surface speck above his head in the upper-right background area. The edges show minor chipping typical of 1981 Topps card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk on eBay as part of a team set or through COMC for set builders. Individual sales are rarely profitable after shipping costs unless sold in person at a local card show or shop.
Selling Tips
Listing this card individually is not recommended unless you are selling it as part of a New York Mets team lot. Due to low value, it is best suited for Top Loader/Penny Sleeve protection within an eBay Standard Envelope to keep shipping costs low for collectors. Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($19+) far exceed the market value of the card even in a high grade.