1978 Topps Dan Driessen #154
Dan Driessen · Topps · Base
Player
Dan Driessen
Set
1978 Topps Baseball
Year
1978
Card #
#154
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX) to PSA 5 (EX)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Mostly sought by Cincinnati Reds team collectors and 1978 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-30, PSA 8: $50-70
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition sell for under $1 regularly on eBay. High-grade PSA 9 examples can reach $150+, but this specific specimen's centering and corner wear preclude that value bracket.
Description
A classic 1978 Topps Dan Driessen card featuring the Cincinnati Reds first baseman. The design includes the signature 1978 cursive team name in red and a baseball graphic denoting his position (1B). The photo is a close-up portrait in his Reds home uniform with a red cap.
Key Features
A key member of the 'Big Red Machine' Cincinnati Reds; 1978 set is iconic for its cursive team script and thick white borders; Driessen was the first National League designated hitter in a World Series.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Topps card stock with appropriate pulp coloring; halftone printing pattern is visible; 1978 Topps is rarely counterfeited for base non-star cards.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering (roughly 30/70 top-to-bottom); visible corner softening on all four corners; edge chipping on the right side; possible surface wear/smudging on the white border near the bottom right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/Standard Envelope listing), COMC, or in a 50-cent value bin at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Due to the off-center alignment and corner wear, grading is not recommended as it would cost more than the card's value. List as '1978 Topps Cincinnati Reds' to attract team collectors. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for protection. Best sold as part of a lot or a 'pick-your-card' listing to save on shipping.