1978 Topps Bill Campbell #355
Bill Campbell · Topps · Base
Player
Bill Campbell
Set
1978 Topps Baseball
Year
1978
Card #
#355
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card shows significant top-to-bottom centering issues (roughly 90/10), visible corner rounding especially on the top right, and slight edge chipping along the right border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Bill Campbell is a common player in a widely available set. Demand is primarily limited to set builders or Red Sox team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $8.00 - $12.00; PSA 5: $15.00 - $18.00; PSA 3: $4.00 - $6.00. Note: Grading costs significantly exceed the value of the card in this condition.
Comparable Sales
Recent individual raw sales for this card in similar condition range from $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. Graded copies in high grades (PSA 9+) can reach $30+, but mid-grade copies like this typically do not sell as standalone items.
Description
A vintage 1978 Topps Bill Campbell #355 card featuring him as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. The design is iconic of the era, featuring a scripted facsimile autograph across the player photo, a banner-style position indicator in the top right, and large block team lettering at the top left.
Key Features
Features Bill Campbell, a notable relief pitcher of the era who had a standout 1977 season. Part of the classic 1978 Topps set design, which is highly nostalgic for vintage collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The cardboard stock, dot-matrix printing pattern, and specific 1978 Topps ink shades are consistent with original production. This specific card is not a known target for high-end counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Extreme top-to-bottom centering bias where the bottom border is very thick compared to the top; rounded corners on all four sides; minor surface wear; edge wear on the right side of the white stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot of 1970s cards on eBay, or in a 'commons bin' at a local card show or shop. Not suitable for dedicated auction houses due to low value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far outweigh the market value. When listing, use keywords like '1978 Topps Red Sox' and clear photos. Combine with other 1978 Topps cards to save on shipping and attract set-builders.