1979 Topps Bob Horner Rookie Card #240
Bob Horner · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Bob Horner
Set
1979 Topps Baseball
Year
1979
Card #
240
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (NRMT) estimated due to slightly heavy top-to-bottom centering and mild corner wear.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate, driven primarily by vintage set builders and Atlanta Braves team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $15-25, PSA 7: $30-50, PSA 8: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell between $3 and $10 on eBay, while PSA 7 graded copies generally trade around $30-40.
Description
Offering a 1979 Topps Bob Horner rookie card featuring the former Atlanta Braves star third baseman. The card features a glossy color portrait with a pink and yellow border design, the team name inside a baseball graphic in the lower left, and the player name and position in a yellow banner at the bottom. A classic late-70s vintage baseball card that is a must-have for vintage set builders and Braves collectors.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of Bob Horner, former 1st overall draft pick (1978) and Rookie of the Year winner (1978). Classic 1979 Topps vintage design.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1979 Topps card stock thickness and coloration appear consistent with authentic vintage production. High confidence in authenticity; not a heavily targeted card for counterfeiters.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly shifted toward the top border. Corners show minor softening and touch of wear appropriate for a vintage card from this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are best for vintage common/semi-star rookie cards like this.
Selling Tips
Sell raw unless you are bundling multiple vintage cards for grading submission. Ship securely in a penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag inside a bubble mailer.