1981 Topps Reggie Jackson #540
Reggie Jackson · Topps · Base
Player
Reggie Jackson
Set
1981 Topps Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
540
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the top border, corners show minor rounding typical of vintage paper stock, edges are relatively clean with light wear, and surface shows minor gloss loss but no major creases.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Steady demand from vintage set builders and Hall of Fame player collectors, though common for this era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5 - $15
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $15-25, PSA 7: $30-50
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in similar condition range between $5 and $12 on eBay. PSA 6 examples typically realize around $20.
Description
Offering a classic 1981 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson in his New York Yankees uniform. The card features a blue and yellow rounded photo border with a Yankees baseball graphic in the bottom left corner and a yellow nameplate block. The reverse features career statistics and biographical information.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic New York Yankees tenure, classic 1981 Topps vintage design, highly recognizable star power.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1981 Topps card stock thickness, proper font types, correct back coloration, and registration. Confidence: High. Not a heavily counterfeited card due to modest modern market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering imbalance with a heavier top border, minor corner softness, and typical surface wear associated with early 1980s Topps card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shops. eBay is best for reaching individual player collectors.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, grading fees will exceed the added value of the slab unless you are submitting a bulk order. Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a team bag protected by cardboard mailers.