1977 Topps Football Paul Seymour #317
Paul Seymour · Topps · Base
Player
Paul Seymour
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
317
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Reasonable centering but visible edge rough-cutting and corner softening typical of the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche - Low demand limited primarily to Buffalo Bills team collectors or 1977 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 7: $8-12, PSA 6: $3-5
Comparable Sales
Recent individual sales of high-grade raw copies fetch $1.50-$2.00. Wholesale lots of 1977 commons often sell for $0.10-$0.25 per card.
Description
A 1977 Topps vintage football card featuring Buffalo Bills tight end Paul Seymour. The card back includes a pink and cream color scheme with a football icon containing the card number 317. It details his receiving record from 1973-1976 and highlights his status as an All-Big Ten player at Michigan and a first-round draft pick.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card; features a former first-round draft pick; distinct 1977 Topps design with 'College Corner' biographical trivia.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct light gray cardboard stock; 1977 Topps copyright fine print at bottom; era-appropriate ink absorption into the fiber. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner softening on all four corners; silvering/rough cutting on the right edge; slight top-to-bottom centering tilt; surface graininess common to the 1977 card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay as a 'Common' or part of a Bills team lot; COMC for long-term set-builder inventory; Sportlots.
Selling Tips
Grading is not recommended as fees will exceed the card's value. List as an 'Economy' or 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping option to keep total cost attractive to set builders.