1981 Topps Nolan Ryan #240
Nolan Ryan · Topps · Base
Player
Nolan Ryan
Set
1981 Topps Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
240
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (NRMT)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5 - $15
Graded Value
PSA 6: $15-25, PSA 7: $30-50, PSA 8: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1981 Topps Nolan Ryan #240 in similar mid-grade condition range from $8 to $15 depending on exact eye appeal and centering.
Description
Offering a classic 1981 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan during his tenure with the Houston Astros. The card features a vibrant portrait photo of Ryan wearing the iconic rainbow-gut Astros jersey and cap against a blue sky background. Bold orange 'ASTROS' lettering appears at the top with a black border, and Ryan's name is printed cleanly at the bottom. A staple for any vintage collection or Nolan Ryan PC.
Key Features
Hall of Famer, iconic 1981 Topps design featuring the classic Houston Astros rainbow jersey, highly collectible veteran card of a legendary strikeout king.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1981 Topps card stock and gloss. The typography, team logo, and Topps logo are sharp and correctly aligned, matching known authentic copies. Confidence is high.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering bias with a thicker top border. Potential minor corner softening and standard vintage edge wear consistent with a mid-grade card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or dedicated vintage baseball card Facebook groups.
Selling Tips
Raw cards in this condition are best sold directly on eBay or COMC. Ensure safe shipping inside a penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag within a rigid mailer.