1976 Topps Victory Leaders Tom Seaver / Randy Jones / Andy Messersmith #199
Tom Seaver, Randy Jones, Andy Messersmith · Topps · Base / League Leaders
Player
Tom Seaver, Randy Jones, Andy Messersmith
Set
1976 Topps Base Set
Year
1976
Card #
#199
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX). Centering is moderately shifted left-to-right (approx 65/35). Top-right corner shows visible rounding; bottom-right corner has slight fraying. Edges show minor chipping, and the surface appears slightly dull with possible light staining or age-related toning.
Category
Base / League Leaders
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Steady demand from Hall of Fame collectors and vintage set builders, but high supply exists in the market for mid-grade copies.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $18-25, PSA 6: $35-45. (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value for this specific condition).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar EX condition range from $2.50 to $7.00. PSA 7 copies typically sell for $60-80, while PSA 8 copies can reach $150+, but this card does not meet those high-grade requirements.
Description
This 1976 Topps Victory Leaders card features Hall of Famer Tom Seaver of the New York Mets as the 1975 N.L. wins leader. The card utilizes a multi-player design with a large portrait of Seaver at the top and smaller portraits of Randy Jones (Padres) and Andy Messersmith (Dodgers) below. The iconic 1976 design features a white border with secondary color accents in pink and blue.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver. Part of the popular 1976 Topps 'Statistical Leaders' subset documenting the 1975 season. Collectible for Mets team set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Features period-correct matte card stock and typical 1970s dot-matrix print pattern. No modern high-gloss or pixelation suggestive of a reprint. This card is rarely faked due to its lower market value.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-center) left-to-right. Rounded top-right corner. Edge wear/chipping on the right side. Minor surface debris/toning visible on the white border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (low-cost shipping via eBay Standard Envelope), COMC (consignment), or local card shows. This card is best sold as part of a lot or at a discount to move quickly.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading will be higher than the final sale price in this condition. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader. List with a clear scan to show the centering and corner wear. Mention 'Hall of Fame' and 'Tom Seaver' in the title to attract search traffic.