1977 Topps John Shinners #189
John Shinners · Topps · Base
Player
John Shinners
Set
1977 Topps
Year
1977
Card #
#189
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The centering is shifted significantly to the right. Corners show visible softening and rounding. The back surface shows typical toning for 1970s gray cardstock with some edge chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily limited to Bengals team set collectors or 1977 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $8-12, PSA 7: $15-25, PSA 8: $40-60. Note: Grading costs would likely exceed the value of this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for 1977 Topps commons range from $0.50 to $1.50 for raw copies. High-grade PSA 9 examples of similar commons can reach $50, but this card is not in that condition category.
Description
Original 1977 Topps football card featuring Cincinnati Bengals Guard John Shinners. Card #189. The reverse features a pink and black design on gray stock, including a 'College Corner' bio highlighting his time at Xavier University and a list of career achievements including 3 fumble recoveries.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Cincinnati Bengals common; featuring a player who was a former 1st round draft pick (Saints 1969).
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card shows correct 1977 Topps gray cardstock composition, period-accurate pink ink saturation, and the copyright '1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM INC.' is correctly formatted. Very low risk of counterfeiting for this specific player.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering issues (roughly 75/25), soft/rounded corners, and light chipping along the right edge on the back.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'PWE' small letter sale), COMC, or part of a bulk vintage lot at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is significantly higher than the market value. Sell it as 'Raw' in a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs low for a buyer looking to complete a set.