1984 Topps Howard Johnson #43
Howard Johnson · Topps · Base
Player
Howard Johnson
Set
1984 Topps Base
Year
1984
Card #
#43
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7-8 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom. Corners show minor softening expected for card stock of this era. Surface looks clean through the top-loader, but cardboard stock of the 80s is prone to minor print dots.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Moderate. Howard Johnson has a loyal fan base (especially Mets collectors), but this is a high-population base card from the 'junk wax' era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15; PSA 9: $25-35; PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading fees likely exceed the current market value for this specific player and card.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card typically range from $0.18 to $0.99 plus shipping. PSA 9 examples have recently sold in the $20-30 range.
Description
Featured here is a 1984 Topps Howard Johnson card #43. The design features a crisp action shot of 'HoJo' in his Detroit Tigers home uniform, running the bases. The 1984 design is iconic for its large block lettering for the team name at the bottom and a circular team logo. The card is currently housed in a protective top-loader.
Key Features
Early career card of a 2x All-Star and 2x World Series Champion. Features 'HoJo' during his initial tenure with the Detroit Tigers before his breakout years with the New York Mets. Part of a classic 1980s Topps design set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card displays the correct dot-matrix print pattern for 1984 Topps stock, the matte 'heritage' feel of the cardboard, and the correct orange/purple color saturation. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to its high print volume and moderate value.
Flaws to Note
Centering is off-center (approx 60/40) towards the bottom-left. Cardboard stock shows typical aging/browning on the edges. Top-right corner appears to have very slight white wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Detroit Tigers team set or a 1984 Topps complete set on eBay. Can also be listed in 'pick-your-card' bulk listings for set builders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it will hit a PSA 10, as the grading cost outweighs the return for lower grades. Use '1984 Topps Detroit Tigers Howard Johnson #43' as keywords. Best shipped via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.