1980 Topps Toby Harrah #455
Toby Harrah · Topps · Base
Player
Toby Harrah
Set
1980 Topps
Year
1980
Card #
455
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) - Centering is reasonably fair (approx 65/35), but significant edge wear, chipping on the right border, and rounded corners reduce the potential grade significantly.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is a common card from the 'junk wax' transition era. Demand is limited to set builders or Toby Harrah player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $4-7, PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20 (Note: Grading costs exceed card value)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $1 in lots. High-grade (PSA 9/10) examples can reach $30-100, but mid-grade copies like this one rarely sell individually on the open market.
Description
This 1980 Topps Toby Harrah card features the 3rd baseman in his Cleveland Indians uniform, holding a bat. The iconic 1980 design includes the identifying banners for position and team name in pink and red. It features a facsimile signature across the jersey. The card shows vintage wear consistent with age, including softening and slight chipping along the borders.
Key Features
Features Toby Harrah, a 4-time All-Star; classic 1980 Topps design; collectible for Cleveland Indians (Guardians) team set completists.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The card stock shows the correct greyish/brown cardboard characteristic of 1980 Topps. The printing dots (Ben-Day dots) in the flesh tones and the ink matte finish are consistent with genuine period production. Facsimile signature is printed as part of the image, not hand-signed.
Flaws to Note
Obvious corner wear/rounding on all four corners; significant chipping and 'white' showing on the right-hand edge; surface dust/debris visible; top edge has minor wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins. Selling individually is difficult due to shipping costs outweighing the card value.
Selling Tips
Not a candidate for professional grading. Best sold as part of a 1980 Topps team set or a bulk lot of 1980s stars. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.