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NHL1980RC
11#
ROOKIE CARD

MIKE GARTNER

1980-81 TOPPS

TOPPS·#195

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1980-81 Topps Mike Gartner RC #195

The rookie card of one of the fastest skaters and most consistent goal scorers in NHL history. Gartner debuted with the Washington Capitals after being drafted fourth overall and immediately demonstrated the blazing speed and lethal wrist shot that would produce 30-plus goals in 15 consecutive seasons.

Player

Mike Gartner

Year

1980

Set

1980-81 Topps

Card #

195

Sport

Hockey

Type

Rookie Card

Market Value (Based on Sold Data)

Based on public auction records

Source: eBay sold comps, Heritage Auctions, Goldin, PWCC — April 2026

Recent Sales (Mid Grade)PSA 7–8 · Based on eBay sold listings
$20–$100 (PSA 5)Verify on eBay ↗
Recent Sales (Gem Mint)PSA 9–10 · Based on eBay sold listings
$3,000+ (PSA 9)Verify on eBay ↗

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PSA vs BGS vs SGC

PSA

Professional Sports Authenticators

  • +Most liquid — highest resale demand
  • +Largest population database
  • +Vintage specialists
  • +Most recognized globally
  • −Slowest turnaround at economy tier
  • −No subgrades on base service

Best for: Vintage, high-value singles, resale liquidity

BGS

Beckett Grading Services

  • +Subgrades reveal exact condition
  • +BGS 9.5 Black Label = highest premium
  • +Preferred for modern parallels
  • +Slab design seen as premium
  • −Less liquid than PSA for vintage
  • −Stricter centering = harder to get 10

Best for: Modern parallels, autographs, centering-first cards

SGC

Sportscard Guaranty Corporation

  • +Faster turnaround than PSA/BGS
  • +Lower cost at economy tier
  • +Growing collector base
  • +Good for tobacco/pre-war
  • −Lower premium than PSA on most cards
  • −Smaller population database

Best for: Pre-war, tobacco cards, budget-conscious grading

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