This 1980 Topps baseball card features Bob Watson in his Boston Red Sox uniform. Card number 480 captures a moment in the team's history through the lens of vintage Topps design.
Prices Captured Sep 27, 2026 Unless Another Date Is Shown
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$1.09
Guide Estimate
-0.9%
Based on Aggregated Price Guide
Estimate: $1.09, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $1.09. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.09 to $1.10 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 10, 2026 and Sep 27, 2026: -0.9%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$1.99As of 4/20/2026
Completed Sales
Based on eBay Sold Listings (RAW) · 5 observations
Estimate: $1.99, based on Completed Sales.
Source date not availableThe available evidence is limited. Review the source and date before comparing prices.
$9.47
Guide Estimate
+0.3%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $9.47, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $9.47. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $9.44 to $9.47 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 10, 2026 and Sep 27, 2026: 0.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$29.99
Guide Estimate
0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $29.99, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $29.99. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $29.99 to $29.99 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 10, 2026 and Sep 27, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$44.13
Guide Estimate
-0.8%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $44.13, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $44.13. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $44.13 to $44.50 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 10, 2026 and Sep 27, 2026: -0.8%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$59.00
Guide Estimate
0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $59.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $59.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $59.00 to $59.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 10, 2026 and Sep 27, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$27.00
Guide Estimate
0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $27.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $27.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $27.00 to $27.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 10, 2026 and Sep 27, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$45.00
Guide Estimate
0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $45.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $45.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $45.00 to $45.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 10, 2026 and Sep 27, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$27.00
Guide Estimate
0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $27.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $27.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $27.00 to $27.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 10, 2026 and Sep 27, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$1.09
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-0.9%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price Guide
Estimate: $1.09, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $1.09. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.09 to $1.10 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 10, 2026 and Sep 27, 2026: -0.9%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$1.99As of 4/20/2026
Source
Completed Sales
Trend
Price Details
Based on eBay Sold Listings (RAW) · 5 observations
Estimate: $1.99, based on Completed Sales.
Source date not availableThe available evidence is limited. Review the source and date before comparing prices.
$9.47
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+0.3%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $9.47, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $9.47. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $9.44 to $9.47 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 10, 2026 and Sep 27, 2026: 0.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$29.99
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $29.99, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $29.99. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $29.99 to $29.99 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 10, 2026 and Sep 27, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$44.13
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-0.8%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $44.13, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $44.13. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $44.13 to $44.50 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 10, 2026 and Sep 27, 2026: -0.8%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$59.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $59.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $59.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $59.00 to $59.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 10, 2026 and Sep 27, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$27.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $27.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $27.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $27.00 to $27.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 10, 2026 and Sep 27, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$45.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $45.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $45.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $45.00 to $45.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 10, 2026 and Sep 27, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$27.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $27.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not available
Guide Estimate: $27.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $27.00 to $27.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 10, 2026 and Sep 27, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
Below grade 10 the guide publishes one estimate across all graders, so these rows are not PSA, BGS, CGC or SGC prices, and a low slabbed grade can sit below a clean raw copy. Grade 10 is estimated per grader.
Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.
Product Overview
Description
The 1980 Topps set remains a cornerstone for collectors focusing on the era's distinct photographic style and card layout. Bob Watson #480 serves as a primary reference for players who wore the Boston Red Sox uniform during that specific season. The card presents the athlete in team colors, offering a straightforward visual record of his tenure with the club. Collectors often seek out specific card numbers from this brand to complete base set runs. Watson's inclusion in the 480-number slot places him among the team roster cards that round out the set. For those building collections around the Boston Red Sox or the 1980 season, this card provides a tangible connection to the team's lineup. It is a standard sports card release that appeals to hobbyists interested in the history of the game and the evolution of trading card design. The product stands as a piece of sports memorabilia that documents the rosters of the time without the embellishments of later parallel releases. Whether you are targeting the 1980 Topps base set or focusing on specific franchise history, this product offers a direct look at the player in his team context.
Last Listing Activity
9/17/26
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Card Details
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SuperCatch Expert Analysis
Market Value Insight
The 1980 Topps Bob Watson card depicting him as a Boston Red Sox sits in the lower-to-mid tier of his overall cardography, as his most sought-after issues remain his early 1970s Houston Astros cards. With only one active listing currently available, price discovery is limited and the card trades more on opportunistic demand than consistent market activity. Watson's career significance as a two-time All-Star and later World Series-winning general manager adds modest collector interest beyond pure player performance metrics.
Rarity Breakdown
As a base card from the 1980 Topps set, this issue carries no serial numbering or short-print designation, placing it in a high-print-run category typical of the era's mass production. Graded population reports for this specific card remain thin, meaning high-grade PSA or BGS copies face limited competition but also reflect low submission demand overall. The card's condition sensitivity is notable given the era's card stock, and centering issues are common across the 1980 Topps checklist, making well-centered, high-grade examples comparatively scarce.
Investment Outlook
Watson's dual legacy as a player and executive offers a niche but stable collector base, though he lacks the mainstream Hall of Fame status that typically drives sustained grading submission trends. The Boston Red Sox single-season context — Watson played only briefly for the team — adds a team collector angle that can generate localized demand spikes. Long-term market momentum for this card is modest, best suited for set builders and vintage Boston or Watson player collectors rather than speculative investment.
