1980 Topps Jim Palmer #160
Jim Palmer · Topps · Base Card (Hall of Famer)
Player
Jim Palmer
Set
1980 Topps Base Set
Year
1980
Card #
#160
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (Very Good) to PSA 4 (Very Good-Excellent). Note: The card is visibly off-center toward the right and bottom, with soft corners and significant surface wear/scuffs on the black border areas.
Category
Base Card (Hall of Famer)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Jim Palmer is a popular Hall of Famer with a dedicated fan base, but as a high-production 1980s base card in mid-to-low grade, there is a massive supply in the market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $25-35. Given the centering and corner wear, it is not a candidate for high-grade pricing.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-grade condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies (much higher grade than this) recently sold for approximately $45-55.
Description
This 1980 Topps card features Baltimore Orioles legendary pitcher and Hall of Famer Jim Palmer. The design includes the iconic 1980 Topps 'pennant' style branding for the player's position and team name. The front features a portrait of Palmer in his Orioles uniform with a cursive facsimile signature overlaying the image. The card is currently housed in a plastic top loader for protection.
Key Features
Features a 3-time Cy Young Award winner and Hall of Fame pitcher. The 1980 Topps set is iconic for its clean design and being the second-to-last set of the monochromatic 'Topps era' before competitors entered the market.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence of authenticity. The card stock shows the correct grey/cream pulp color for 1980 Topps, and the printing pattern of the facsimile signature is consistent with period-accurate lithography. This card is not frequently counterfeited due to its high population.
Flaws to Note
Centering is poor (shifted right and bottom). Significant corner rounding is visible, especially on the top right and bottom left. The surface shows 'snowing' (white print flecks) on the black ink background, and the right edge shows minor chipping/roughness.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or a low-cost single) or Sportlots. Local card show 'dollar bins' are the most common venue for this card in this condition.
Selling Tips
Due to the high cost of grading ($19+) relative to the card's value in this condition ($3), it is not recommended to grade this card. To maximize value, list it as part of a 1980 Topps team set or a Jim Palmer player lot. If selling individually, use 'Standard Envelope' shipping on eBay to keep costs low.