1982 Topps Alan Ashby #435
Alan Ashby · Topps · Base
Player
Alan Ashby
Set
1982 Topps Baseball
Year
1982
Card #
435
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right side on the front, corners show slight softening, edges are relatively clean with minor chipping, and surface gloss remains intact without major scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche market primarily consisting of vintage set builders and Houston Astros team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5 - $10, PSA 6: $10 - $15, PSA 7: $15 - $25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of common 1982 Topps cards like this typically sell for $0.50 to $1.00 individually on eBay and COMC.
Description
Offering a 1982 Topps baseball card featuring catcher Alan Ashby of the Houston Astros. The card features a classic 1982 Topps design with a vibrant blue border surrounding the player photo, a team cap icon in the lower-left corner displaying 'CATCHER ASTROS', and the Topps baseball logo in the lower right. Player name 'ALAN ASHBY' is printed in white lettering on a blue banner.
Key Features
Vintage 1982 Topps set featuring the Houston Astros catcher in his prime years, highly collectible for team collectors and set builders of the 1980s era.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1982 Topps card stock thickness, correct font and printing patterns, authentic team logo and copyright markers. Not a commonly counterfeited card. Confidence is High.
Flaws to Note
Visible right-heavy centering on the front border, minor corner wear appropriate for a vintage card of this era, and standard vintage card stock aging.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shows as part of bulk vintage lots.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a complete 1982 Topps set or Houston Astros team lot rather than individually, as the single card value does not justify the cost of professional grading.