Certificate #E2E3457BA63F · Baseball
1968 Topps Baseball · #80 · 1968
TCGAI Score
7.0
Keep raw. Grading costs more than it adds.
Estimate, not an official grade.
Each side is scored out of 10. The lowest sub-grade caps the TCGAI Score.
| Category | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| Centering | 8 | 10 |
| Corners | 8 | 8 |
| Edges | 8 | 8 |
| Surface | 7 | 7.5 |
| Whitening | 7 | 7 |
| Holo / foil | 7 | 7.5 |
Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more.
No defects listed at this photo resolution.
Back Slight paper discoloration/yellowing typical for this era; two minor print spots/snow in the bottom text box.
Front Slight whitening along the perimeter, particularly at the corner tips and edges.
Back Similar level of perimeter edge wear as the front, consistent with standard vintage handling.
An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.
Graded 7
$300
Raw, ungraded
$52.24
Grading premium
+474%
| Grade | Average | Range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | $2,100 | — | 2 |
| 8 | $570 | $480 – $660 | 2 |
| 7 | $300 | $200 – $330 | 6 |
| 6 | $300 | — | 2 |
| 4 | $60.00 | $50.00 – $80.00 | 4 |
| 3 | $65.00 | $45.00 – $75.00 | 3 |
| 2 | $35.00 | — | 1 |
Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot.
Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.
Recent graded 9 sale steady at $1,453 with no 30-day change; consistent collector interest in Carew rookies offsets broader vintage market fluctuations
Next months. Stable with slight upside on graded 8+ copies due to steady auction activity
Long term. Rising as high-grade supply dwindles and Carew's legacy endures
Rodney Cline Carew, born October 1, 1945, in Gatun, Panama Canal Zone, is a Baseball Hall of Famer (inducted 1991) renowned for his .328 career batting average, 3,053 hits, 1,424 runs, 1,015 RBI, and 353 stolen bases over 19 MLB seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Twins (1967-1978) and California Angels (1979-1985). He won 7 batting titles, the 1977 AL MVP, Rookie of the Year (1967), and 18 All-Star selections. This 1968 Topps #80 All-Star Rookie card captures him early in his legendary career.
First released in 1968 as part of the Topps Baseball flagship set, distributed in wax packs across the United States
Condition. Check for centering (often off top/bottom), corner wear from pack pulling, print defects on yellow borders, wax stains on edges, and chipping on the black nameplate or trophy emblem; off-center printing is the biggest detractor for high grades
Storage. Store in semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with UV-protective sleeves in cool, dry environment away from sunlight; use acid-free materials to prevent border yellowing
Authenticity. Raw cards prone to trims (measure borders); verify black ink on back not faded; graded/graded/graded grading recommended; reprints rare but check for glossy stock or modern printing dots; genuine 1968 cards have Topps 'scratch-off' style backs with stats
Sources: psacard.com, sportscardinvestor.com, cardladder.com, sportscardspro.com, deanscards.com
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