1978 Topps Bill Robinson #518
Bill Robinson · Topps · Base
Player
Bill Robinson
Set
1978 Topps Baseball
Year
1978
Card #
518
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Corners appear sharp with minimal touches, left-right and top-bottom centering are very good for the era, edges look clean with no obvious chipping, and the surface appears glossy and clean without major print defects.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Primarily sought after by vintage set builders and Pittsburgh Pirates team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $50-75
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1978 Topps common cards in similar near-mint condition typically range from $1 to $3 on eBay and COMC, while graded PSA 8 copies generally sell in the $20 to $30 range.
Description
Offering a vintage 1978 Topps baseball card featuring Bill Robinson of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The card features a classic rounded-corner photo border design within a clean white frame, with a team baseball logo in the bottom left corner and the player's name and position printed in bold text over a solid yellow banner. A great addition to any 1970s Topps set builder or Pirates collection.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps design, featuring popular Pirates player Bill Robinson in his distinctive pillbox cap, excellent candidate for set builders upgrading condition.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1978 Topps card stock thickness and texture, correct font and color saturation, high confidence in authenticity as this common vintage card is rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner softening consistent with normal handling and age, typical slight centering variance common to 1978 Topps production.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC
Selling Tips
Store in a penny sleeve and top loader immediately. List with clear photos of the front and back under good lighting. Best sold raw for set builders unless part of a larger lot, as grading fees will exceed the card's individual value at lower grades.