Topps John Elway Rookie card #63
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Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. The subject of this appraisal is an ungraded 1984 Topps Football Card of NFL Hall of Famer and former Denver Bronco quarterback John Elway. The card is number 63 of the 396 card set, and is Elway's rookie card with Topps. Along with the Dan Marino rookie card, it and the Elway rookie are the two most valuable cards in the 1984 Topps set.
With this specific item, the following condition factors are noted: all four corners are sharp. There is a blemish on the bottom right corner. The color of the item appears to be crisp and without fading. Edges are straight but show very light chipping under magnification. The front's vertical centering is slightly off - probably 55-45 at worst. Condition would be estimated at Near Mint based on the conditions noted.
Based on price guidance for unauthenticated/ungraded cards along with recent recorded sales on online auction sites and assuming the presence of no condition issues such as creases that would not be visible on the photos provided, the Fair Market Value of the card is $20 to $30.