1979 Topps Rod Carew #400
Rod Carew · Topps · Base
Player
Rod Carew
Set
1979 Topps Baseball
Year
1979
Card #
400
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right and top, with minor corner softening and typical edge wear for unslabbed vintage cardboard.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Steady collector demand for Hall of Fame vintage singles, though common stars from this set are widely available.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3 - $10
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $15-25, PSA 6: $30-45
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1979 Topps Rod Carew in mid-grade condition typically range from $3 to $8 depending on exact eye appeal and platform fees.
Description
Featuring Hall of Famer Rod Carew during his tenure with the California Angels. The card displays a classic 1979 Topps vintage border design with a bright blue team banner reading ANGELS across the bottom and a pink banner designating his 1st BASE and A.L. ALL-STAR status. The photography captures Carew in his dark blue Angels jersey and batting helmet looking off to the side.
Key Features
Hall of Famer player, vintage 1970s era Topps card, desirable All-Star subset design elements.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard vintage Topps card stock, correct font types, and proper color saturation. High confidence in authenticity; not typically a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering bias, light corner rounding, and minor edge chipping consistent with raw vintage storage.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shops due to lower raw value.
Selling Tips
Best sold raw as a single or bundled with other 1979 Topps commons/stars to save on shipping costs. Use a penny sleeve and top loader.