1981 Topps Alan Trammell #330
Alan Trammell · Topps · Base
Player
Alan Trammell
Set
1981 Topps Base Set
Year
1981
Card #
#330
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is visibly shifted towards the left and top. Edges show significant white chipping and surface wear common for 1980s cardboard stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Trammell is a Hall of Famer, creating steady demand from Tigers fans and set builders, but this specific card is high-population and easily obtainable.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.50 - $4.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12; PSA 6: $15-20; PSA 7: $30-40. Grading fees currently exceed the value of this specific card's condition.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar Excellent condition regularly sell for $2.00-$3.50 on eBay. PSA 9 copies reach $150+, but those require near-perfect centering which this copy lacks.
Description
A classic 1981 Topps Alan Trammell card featuring the Hall of Fame shortstop in his batting stance with the Detroit Tigers. The design features the iconic 1981 'baseball cap' logo in the bottom left corner and the team name 'TIGERS' in a yellow banner. The reverse features player stats and a cartoon biography.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic early career card (fourth-year card), vintage 1980s style, highly collected Detroit Tigers shortstop.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The card shows correct age-appropriate cardboard oxidation/foxing. The Topps logo and color registration match 1981 production standards. This card is not frequently counterfeited in this condition.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias (approx 70/30). Top-to-bottom centering is also off. Noticeable edge wear and softening of the bottom-right corner. Typical 'fuzzy' print quality on the white borders prevalent in this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' or part of a Tigers lot), COMC, or a local card show 'value box'.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading will likely be 5x the card's final market value in this condition. Use high-resolution scans and keywords like 'Hall of Fame' and 'Detroit Tigers'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay standard envelope for low-cost tracking.