1980-81 TOPPS
DAVE STIEB
FINAL GRADE
9
MINT
FRONT
BACK
Card Info
Year
1980-81
Company
TOPPS
Name
DAVE STIEB
Number
#77
Summary
This 1980 Topps Dave Stieb rookie card presents in outstanding Mint condition, earning an overall grade of 9. The card boasts excellent centering on both the front and back, with only a very slight bias on the front preventing a higher sub-grade. All four corners are exceptionally sharp, showing only the most minor factory-level imperfection on one corner, which is typical for the grade.
The edges are remarkably clean and smooth, free from any notable chipping or wear. The surface is pristine, displaying vibrant colors and a clean finish, with no significant print defects, scratches, or indentations. Print quality is superb, with sharp imagery and strong registration throughout.
Overall, this card is a beautiful example of a 1980 Topps rookie, exhibiting only one very minor flaw that keeps it from a Gem Mint designation. It is a highly desirable piece for any serious collector.
The edges are remarkably clean and smooth, free from any notable chipping or wear. The surface is pristine, displaying vibrant colors and a clean finish, with no significant print defects, scratches, or indentations. Print quality is superb, with sharp imagery and strong registration throughout.
Overall, this card is a beautiful example of a 1980 Topps rookie, exhibiting only one very minor flaw that keeps it from a Gem Mint designation. It is a highly desirable piece for any serious collector.
Subgrades
Centering
9
Excellent centering on the front, exhibiting a very slight bias to the left/right, well within the parameters for a Mint grade. The reverse also presents with excellent, near-perfect centering.
Corners
9
All four corners are exceptionally sharp, displaying only the most minute, almost imperceptible touch of wear on one corner under magnification, consistent with a Mint card.
Edges
9
The edges are remarkably clean and smooth, free from any significant chipping, nicks, or rough areas, maintaining excellent integrity and sharpness around the perimeter.
Surface
9
The card's surface is clean and vibrant, free of major print defects, scratches, or indentations. A single, very minor surface imperfection, such as a faint print dot or superficial factory mark, may be present but is not readily apparent.
Print Quality
9
Excellent print quality is evident with sharp focus, vibrant colors, and strong registration. No significant print defects, wax stains, or smudges are present, contributing to the card's overall pristine appearance.
