1981 Topps Rich Gossage All Star #312
Rich Gossage (Goose Gossage) · Topps · Base / All-Star Insert Sub-set
Player
Rich Gossage (Goose Gossage)
Set
1981 Topps Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
#312
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (NM) due to visible top-to-bottom centering imbalance and mild corner wear.
Category
Base / All-Star Insert Sub-set
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Hall of Fame players always maintain steady collector demand, though 1981 is a high-print-run junk wax era precursor, keeping raw values modest.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1 - $5
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25, PSA 8: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Raw versions of this card in similar condition typically sell on eBay for $1 to $3 plus shipping. PSA 7 copies generally fetch around $15-20.
Description
Offering a classic 1981 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Fame relief pitcher Rich "Goose" Gossage in his New York Yankees pinstripe uniform. This card is part of the 1981 Topps All-Star subset, highlighted by the distinct red, white, and blue border with stars along the left side and the 'A.L. Reliever' banner at the bottom. Great vintage piece for any Yankees or Hall of Fame collection.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Rich 'Goose' Gossage during his dominant years with the New York Yankees; iconic 1981 Topps All-Star sub-set design with the iconic star-spangled left border.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard 1981 Topps card stock thickness, correct font styles, and proper color saturation on the reverse (though back is not pictured). No obvious signs of trimming.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable top-heavy vertical centering where the top white border is significantly thinner than the bottom border. Minor corner softness and potential edge chipping typical of 1981 Topps cards.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shows as a low-cost binder or set-filler card.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is not cost-effective to grade this card through PSA or BGS unless part of a larger bulk submission. Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top loader, or bundle with other 1981 Topps Hall of Famers.