1978 Topps Dave Hampton Philadelphia Eagles #186
Dave Hampton · Topps · Base Card
Player
Dave Hampton
Set
1978 Topps Football
Year
1978
Card #
#186
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is noticeably heavy toward the left and top (approx 70/30). Corners show slight softening, and there is visible edge wear on the right side. Surface appears clean without major wax stains or creases.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily driven by Eagles team set collectors or 1978 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $8-12, PSA 7: $15-20, PSA 8: $35-45. (Note: Grading fees exceed market value for this card unless it is a Gem Mint 10)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1978 Topps cards in EX-MT condition range from $0.25 to $1.50. PSA 8 examples of this specific card have sold intermittently for $30-40.
Description
A 1978 Topps football card featuring Running Back Dave Hampton of the Philadelphia Eagles. The card features the classic 1978 design with a banner logo in the upper left and a profile shot of Hampton in his Eagles jersey. The reverse includes 1977 stats and biographical information.
Key Features
Classic 1978 Topps vintage design. Dave Hampton was a notable RB who had multiple 1,000-yard seasons (primarily with Atlanta). This is a solid representative of a late 70s common card.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card features the correct vintage grey-tan cardboard stock of the 1970s Topps era, authentic pixelation/halftone patterns in the photo, and correct font styling. It is not a commonly faked card.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues, which is common for this era. Slight corner rounding on the bottom left and top right. Minor chipping along the right-hand edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or cheap 'Buy It Now'), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($15+) significantly outweighs its market value. To sell, list it as part of a Philadephia Eagles team lot or a 1970s star/semi-star lot to maximize interest and save on shipping costs.