1979 Topps Rod Carew #400
Rod Carew · Topps · Base / All-Star Sub-Set
Player
Rod Carew
Set
1979 Topps Baseball
Year
1979
Card #
400
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the left and bottom borders, minor corner softening visible on the top-left and bottom-left, clean surface with standard vintage gloss preservation.
Category
Base / All-Star Sub-Set
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Stable collector demand driven by Hall of Fame player collectors and vintage Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $15-25, PSA 6: $30-45
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of 1979 Topps Rod Carew #400 in similar mid-grade condition range between $5 and $12 on eBay.
Description
Featured prominently is Hall of Famer Rod Carew as an American League All-Star during his tenure with the California Angels. The card features a classic 1979 Topps design with a vibrant green border enclosing the portrait photo, a red banner at the top reading 'A.L. ALL-STAR', and a purple cap icon highlighting his '1st BASE ANGELS' position.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1979 Topps retro design, All-Star sub-series subset card, desirable early Angels era team card.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1979 Topps card stock thickness, correct vintage print dot patterns under magnification, authentic coloring with no modern reprinting gloss artifacts. High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Slightly misaligned centering favoring the left and bottom margins, minor corner wear/rounding primarily on the bottom left corner, typical light surface wear consistent with age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC
Selling Tips
Raw sale is recommended over grading due to the mid-grade condition costs. Use clear photos in a penny sleeve and top loader. List with keywords like Vintage, Hall of Fame, Angels, and Retro.