1978 Topps Bump Wills #482
Bump Wills · Topps · Base
Player
Bump Wills
Set
1978 Topps Baseball
Year
1978
Card #
482
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is noticeably shifted heavily to the right edge and bottom heavy. Corners show mild wear with slight softening, and edges have minor chipping consistent with vintage Topps issues.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Strictly a set-builder or niche player collector card with minimal general market liquidity.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5 - $10, PSA 6: $10 - $15, PSA 7: $20 - $35
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $0.50 to $1.50 on eBay and COMC. Low-grade graded copies (PSA 5-6) realize between $8 and $15 inclusive of shipping.
Description
Offering a 1978 Topps Baseball card featuring infielder Bump Wills of the Texas Rangers, card number 482. The front features a vibrant action-oriented photography shot of Wills in his powder blue Rangers uniform batting at the plate, framed by a classic red border banner at the bottom displaying his name, team, and position. The card exhibits vintage card stock and standard 1978 Topps border styling.
Key Features
Vintage 1978 Topps base card, iconic period-authentic uniform photography, classic red nameplate design, great addition for a Texas Rangers team set collector or 1970s baseball card set builder.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1978 Topps card stock thickness, correct font and color saturation, typical vintage print rosette patterns under magnification. Confidence: High. Not a heavily targeted card for counterfeiters due to low individual market value.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable right-heavy and bottom-heavy centering shift on the front border. Minor corner rounding and slight edge wear. Clean surface overall with no major creases or stains visible.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best as part of a larger lot or bulk vintage sale), or local card show dollar boxes.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, grading fees will far exceed the card's final value; selling raw or in a bulk vintage player lot is recommended. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard envelope with rigid cardboard or via ground advantage if bundled.