Prices Captured Sep 16, 2026 Unless Another Date Is Shown
Condition
Value
Source
Trend
Price Details
$1.25
Asking Prices
0%
Based on eBay Active Listings · 28 observations
Estimate: $1.25, based on Asking Prices.
Source date not availableAsking prices are unsold offers, not completed sales. Repeated observations do not establish additional buyer demand.This estimate is older and may not reflect today's market.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.25 to $1.25 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 16, 2026: 0%. 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) · 3 observations
Estimate: $1.99, based on Completed Sales.
Source date not availableThe available evidence is limited. Review the source and date before comparing prices.
$6.66
Guide Estimate
-0.1%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $6.66, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableSupported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $6.66 to $6.67 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 16, 2026: -0.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$11.12
Guide Estimate
0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $11.12, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableSupported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $11.12 to $11.12 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 16, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$12.00
Guide Estimate
0%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $12.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableSupported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $12.00 to $12.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 16, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$1.25
Source
Asking Prices
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on eBay Active Listings · 28 observations
Estimate: $1.25, based on Asking Prices.
Source date not availableAsking prices are unsold offers, not completed sales. Repeated observations do not establish additional buyer demand.This estimate is older and may not reflect today's market.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.25 to $1.25 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 16, 2026: 0%. 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) · 3 observations
Estimate: $1.99, based on Completed Sales.
Source date not availableThe available evidence is limited. Review the source and date before comparing prices.
$6.66
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-0.1%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $6.66, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableSupported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $6.66 to $6.67 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 16, 2026: -0.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$11.12
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $11.12, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableSupported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $11.12 to $11.12 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 16, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
$12.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
0%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $12.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableSupported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $12.00 to $12.00 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 16, 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 John Montague #253 California Angels baseball card stands as a definitive piece of vintage sports memorabilia from one of the most recognizable eras in trading card history. John Montague, a key pitcher for the California Angels during the late 1970s and early 1980s, is featured prominently on this card, which captures his tenure with the team. Collectors often seek out cards from this set to complete their collections or to add a touch of nostalgia to their holdings. The card's straightforward presentation and historical significance make it a popular choice for those interested in the California Angels' history or the broader landscape of MLB players from the 1980s. As part of the 1980 Topps release, this card represents a specific moment in time, offering insight into the players and teams that shaped the sport during that decade. Its enduring appeal lies in its simplicity and the rich history it embodies, making it a valuable addition to any serious collection of vintage baseball cards.
Last Listing Activity
9/18/26
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Product Specs
Card Details
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SuperCatch Expert Analysis
Market Value Insight
John Montague's 1980 Topps card occupies the lower end of the vintage baseball card market, typical of relief pitchers from that era who had limited career impact. With only one active listing currently available, price discovery is difficult, and the card trades in a narrow, low-demand tier relative to star players from the same Topps set. As a California Angels card from the 1980 Topps release, its value is largely driven by team collectors and set builders rather than player-specific demand.
Rarity Breakdown
The 1980 Topps base set was produced in substantial quantities, meaning this card carries no inherent scarcity premium as a standard base issue with no parallel or short print designation. Graded population reports for this card are expectedly thin, as there is little financial incentive to submit low-demand cards for professional grading, keeping PSA and BGS census numbers minimal. Raw copies are the overwhelming majority of available examples, and high-grade slabs, while rare by population, do not command significant premiums given the limited collector base.
Investment Outlook
Montague had a modest MLB career spanning parts of several seasons, primarily as a middle reliever, which limits the long-term investment case for this card. There is no Hall of Fame trajectory or significant career milestone to sustain or grow collector interest over time, placing this card firmly in the category of set-completion pieces rather than speculative investments. Grading submission trends for this type of card remain flat, and market momentum is unlikely to shift absent a notable cultural or historical rediscovery of the player.
